OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 20V750000

NHTSA campaign 20V750000 covers 12 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 294,756 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received December 2, 2020 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 20V750000 says

NHTSA campaign 20V750000 identifies ENGINE and states that An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Consequence summary

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 20V750000

For NHTSA campaign 20V750000, the filed corrective action says: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Owner notification: January 25, 2021
Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Component groups: ENGINE

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 20V750000

RecallRoad links 12 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 20V750000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.