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Vehicle recall 16V070000 · February 5, 2016

2011 Kia Forte

The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Consequence
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V070000
Reported to NHTSA
February 5, 2016
Filed by
Kia Motors America
Manufacturer campaign
SC129
Owner notification
March 30, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
10,240
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Recall 16V070000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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