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Vehicle recall 17V224000 · March 31, 2017

Kia Optima, Sorento and 1 more model

Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

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

Summary
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.
Consequence
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
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
17V224000
Reported to NHTSA
March 31, 2017
Filed by
Kia Motors America
Manufacturer campaign
SC147
Owner notification
June 20, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
618,160
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Recall 17V224000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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