Large Recall NHTSA · 20V750000 Reported December 2, 2020

Engine damage may cause fire

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 294,756 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V750000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC200
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
294,756
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 2, 2020
Completion Rate
72.53

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.

Safety Consequence

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V750000 or campaign SC200.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V750000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V750000?

NHTSA recall 20V750000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on December 2, 2020. It addresses: Engine damage may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 294,756 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V750000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC200. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.