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

Engine

Date Announced

FEB 15, 2019

Vehicles Affected

32,296

Kia Recall #

SC174

NHTSA Campaign #

19V101000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (16)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- INTERIM NOTICE April 5, 2019 Attention: All Dealer Principals
• Miscellaneous Document - SC174 – 2011-2012 MY SPORTAGE ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A April 5, 2019
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- INTERIM NOTICE April 5, 2019 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Miscellaneous Document - SC174 – 2011-2012 MY SPORTAGE ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A June 28, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) FOLLOW-UP NOTICE for All Kia Parts & Service Managers. REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) FOLLOW-UP NOTICE for All Dealer Principals. REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE for this campaign.
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1