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Kia America, Inc. - Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak
Published: March 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V169000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Affected Products
Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak |
| Nhtsa id | 24V169000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V169000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil. |
| Completion rate | 72.23 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300. |
| Consequence summary | An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC300 |
| Potentially affected | 36248 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |