Kia Recall: Risk of stalling due to engine failure

Cerato Forte KBA Recalls Kia Optima Sorento Sportage

22/08/2023

Kia is recalling 118,580 Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento and Sportage vehicles built between 2011 and 2018. The reason for the recall is the risk of stalling due to engine failure. In addition, oil or fuel could leak out and thus endanger the following traffic as well as lead to a fire hazard.

The engine is checked in the workshop and replaced if necessary. The KBA monitors the measure under the reference number “013054” and the manufacturer’s internal code is “230047“.

Note:
Optima (TF HEV) 2.0L GDI From 15 February 2011 to 21 February 2012
Optima (JF P/HEV) 2.0L GDI From 4 December 2015 to 13 September 2018
Sorento (XM) 2.4L MPI From 11 January 2011 to 17 June 2015

6 Damage occurrence

Recall details

Make:	Kia
Model:	Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Year of manufacture:	2011 – 2018
Production:	2011 – 2018
Extent:	118,580
Code:	230047

Source: KBA 013054 (Search Rückrufcode: 230047)

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