NHTSA Campaign 21V844000
ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 21V844000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine. The repair is free.
Kia Motors America filed the report for 21V844000 with NHTSA on October 29, 2021; NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation influenced the recall.
For 21V844000, NHTSA lists up to 10,731 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 21V844000 were scheduled from November 29, 2021, 31 days after the report.
21V844000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2017–2018.
Owners of the model years 21V844000 covers have filed at least 19 complaints naming the engine, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 21V844000 vehicles, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has the most (16).
By potentially affected vehicles, 21V844000 ranks 42 of 79 Kia Motors America recalls on this site.
Besides 21V844000, Kia Motors America has 8 other recalls on the engine on this site; the one before 21V844000 was 21V260000, reported on April 13, 2021.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can 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
- Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC218.
Reported October 29, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V844000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V844000, 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: October 29, 2021. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted