A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251888-kia-sportage-2012-recall-engine · Recall date February 15, 2019 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V101000
“KIA SPORTAGE (2012) recall — Engine.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 15, 2019. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251888-kia-sportage-2012-recall-engine. Based on NHTSA recall 19V101000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V101000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V101000 — Kia Motors America KIA SPORTAGE (2012) recall — Engine Hello, I own a KIA SPORTAGE (2012) recall — Engine that is covered by recall 19V101000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
