⚠️

This is a historical safety record. The campaign may no longer be active.

NHTSA : 19V101000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ENGINE

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.

Consequence / Hazard

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.