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Kia engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.

NHTSA campaign 17V-586 · Reported September 21, 2017 · 62 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Sorento
VEHICLES AFFECTED
62
REMEDY
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia Motors America reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-586.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Kia Sorento

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

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