What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020597
- Recall date
- 4 December 2020
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Optima, Forte, Sportage, Sorento, Forte Koup, Soul
- Model years
- 2011 to 2015
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 39,658
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue:rnOn certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI or 2.4 L Theta II MPI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia is conducting this recall as a preventative measure to prevent fire risk due to potential fuel leaks, oil leaks and/or engine damage. In some situations, you may notice any of the following symptoms: there could be an abnormal knocking noise from the engine; the check engine light and/or the oil pressure warning light could turn on; you may smell fuel, burning or smoke; or you may notice oil leaks. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or a fire could occur. An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.rnNote: For the Optima model, only the Optima Hybrid is affected by this recall.rnrnSafety Risk:rnAn engine compartment fire can create a risk of injury. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Action:rnKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the engine and engine compartment. The dealer will inspect for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020597.