KIA FORTE (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia is recalling 2017-2018 Forte vehicles with a 2.0L engine due to potential oil pump failure causing engine damage and risk of crash. Owners will receive free oil pan replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles with a 2.0L engine because foreign particles can cause oil pump failure, potentially leading to engine damage and increased crash risk. Owners will receive a free oil pan replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225138-kia-2018-forte-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225138-kia-2018-forte-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall-and · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V260000
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“Kia 2018 Forte Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225138-kia-2018-forte-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall-and. Based on NHTSA recall #21V260000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V260000).
Why it’s dangerous
Foreign particles can get stuck in the oil pump, causing it to fail. This may lead to engine damage and cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Kia Forte vehicles with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential engine failure during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Kia Forte has a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. The recall was issued for vehicles sold between 2017 and 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Recall Notice
Kia mailed owner letters on August 16, 2021, notifying owners of this recall.
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free oil pan replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Foreign particles can stick inside the oil pump, causing engine damage and potential engine failure.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Kia will replace the oil pan for free. Owners received notification letters mailed August 16, 2021.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states a damaged engine may stall, increasing crash risk, but does not specify injury details.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V260000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 21V260000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V260000 (April 13, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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