When was the last Kia engine replacement recall?
January 17, 2019 — A Kia engine replacement recall issued in 2017 has caused the automaker to order another recall to repair about 68,000 vehicles that weren’t properly fixed the first time around. Kia says the following vehicles are included in this latest recall if the vehicles had their engines replaced during the 2017 recall:
Are there any recalls on the Kia Soul?
Currently, there have been at least 500,000 Kia and Hyundai vehicles that have been recalled for this problem. Many Kia vehicle owners are fed up with these engine problems occurring. The majority of these recalls have been with the Kia Soul. The first company recall was in 2015 and since then, there have been more than 300 fires reported.
Can a Kia engine stall and cause a fire?
The Plaintiffs allege that the Class Vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and engine fire. The Plaintiffs also allege that engine seizure or stalling can be dangerous if experienced.
Is there a recall on the Kia Sportage?
2011-2013 Kia Sportage (1,052 vehicles produced from December 30, 2010, to August 30, 2013) Kia had recalled 618,000 of the same models following reports of failed engines due to worn bearings, something dealers allegedly would repair by replacing the engines.
Are there any recalls on the Kia engine?
There was a recall three years ago in 2017 that directly dealt with the engine problems along with this most recent recall. NHTSA investigated Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failure and fire problems, affecting nearly 6 million vehicles in 2015 alone.
When to go to the mechanic for a Kia engine problem?
If you notice your Kia is running differently than normal, you always go get it checked out by a mechanic. They will be able to diagnose the problem and give you a price quote so you know what type of engine repair costs you are facing.
Why does my Kia engine keep stalling?
Engine Stalling: Kia recently announced that more than 100,000 Kia vehicles worldwide are at risk of engine stalling. They have made a statement that engine stalling is occurring due to a software error. This software malfunction is not able to detect certain Kia engine problems before it fails.
When to submit claim for Kia engine failure?
If engine failure or fire occurred after August 28, 2020, no later than 90 days after engine failure or fire occurred. Documentation must be provided to support your Claim unless you paid in cash for certain Claim benefits. Please review the table below to understand the type of documentation required to successfully prove your Claim.