Kia engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Sorento
VEHICLES AFFECTED
79,812
REMEDY
Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free
The short version
Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
WHY IT MATTERS
A fire increases the risk of injury.
WHAT TO DO
Take it to a dealer — they will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-877.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Kia Sorento |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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