Recalls

CA Recall: Engine
Issue: on certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 l nu gdi or 2.4 l theta ii mpi engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. kia is conducting this recall as a preventative measure to prevent fire risk due to potential fuel leaks, oil leaks and/or engine damage. in some situations, you may notice any of the following symptoms: there could be an abnormal knocking noise from the engine; the check engine light and/or the oil pressure warning light could turn on; you may smell fuel, burning or smoke; or you may notice oil leaks. if you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or a fire could occur. an engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. note: for the optima model, only the optima hybrid is affected by this recall. safety risk: an engine compartment fire can create a risk of injury. a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. corrective action: kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the engine and engine compartment. the dealer will inspect for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, if necessary. kia will also perform a knock sensor detection system (ksds) software update free of charge, once it is available for your vehicle. this update will detect and prevent engine damage from worn connecting rod bearings.