Is there a recall on 2014 Kia?
Recall no. Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Why was there a class action against Kia?
Plaintiffs in the Kia engine failure class action lawsuit claimed several Hyundai and Kia vehicles were equipped with a defective Theta engine. The complaint alleged connecting rod bearings in the vehicles’ gasoline direct-injection (GDI) fuel system “undergo a prolonged failure.”
What to do if you have a Kia engine problem?
Kia owners will be instructed to schedule an inspection appointment and receive a similar engine replacement remedies free of charge if necessary. Hyundai owners may contact the manufacturer’s customers service team at 1-855-671-3059, and Kia owners may contact 1-800-333-4542 for additional recall information.
When to object to the Kia engine settlement?
The deadline to submit a request for exclusion is October 30, 2020. In order to object to the Settlement, you must remain a member of the lawsuit—you cannot ask to be excluded.
Are there any recalls on Hyundai and Kia cars?
Another week, another multimillion-dollar safety recall making the rounds. On this occasion, Hyundai and sister company Kia see fit to fix an engine problem affecting roughly 1.5 million cars. 2.4-liter naturally aspirated GDI and 2.0-liter T-GDI are the main culprits, engines that equip 2011 to 2014 models from both South Korean automakers.
Is there a problem with the Kia engine?
Even numerous complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have not prompted Kia to repair the engine oil defect or or to reimburse customers who incurred out-of-pocket expenses to repair the defect. The lawsuit cites at least 19 customer complaints filed with the NHTSA.
What was the problem with my 2015 Kia Soul?
My 2015 Soul was less than 2000 km out of warranty when I was driving down the freeway and my engine began to rattle. Took it to change oil immediately. After oil change drove a few kilometers and the engine began to knock and a loud squealing noise. Towed it to the dealership (Kia West Edmonton) where I was told it was engine failure.
The deadline to submit a request for exclusion is October 30, 2020. In order to object to the Settlement, you must remain a member of the lawsuit—you cannot ask to be excluded.
What causes an oil leak in a Kia?
Over time, the contaminants in the oiling system cause the connecting rod bearings to fracture and spew large amounts of metal debris into the engine oil, which it cannot filter out to maintain necessary oil pressure.