NHTSA Campaign 19V101000
ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 19V101000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine. The repair is free.
Kia Motors America filed the report for 19V101000 with NHTSA on February 15, 2019; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 19V101000, NHTSA lists up to 32,296 potentially affected vehicles, built between June 11, 2010 and February 13, 2012.
The 19V101000 report reached NHTSA 7 years after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 19V101000 were scheduled from July 3, 2019, 138 days after the report.
19V101000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2011–2012.
Owners of the model years 19V101000 covers have filed at least 405 complaints naming the engine, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 19V101000 vehicles, the 2012 Kia Sportage has the most (328).
By potentially affected vehicles, 19V101000 ranks 32 of 79 Kia Motors America recalls on this site.
Besides 19V101000, Kia Motors America has 8 other recalls on the engine on this site; the one before 19V101000 was 17V586000, reported on September 21, 2017.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
- The risk
- A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.
Reported February 15, 2019
Vehicles covered by 19V101000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 19V101000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: February 15, 2019. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted