2011 Kia Forte Recalls
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.Possible Effects
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2010-08-27 - 2010-11-11Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.Possible Effects
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.Possible Effects
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.Possible Effects
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.Action
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2009-02-24 - 2012-08-31Vehicles Affected
507587
All forte Recalls
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2023 Kia FORTE
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2022 Kia FORTE
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2021 Kia FORTE
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2019 Kia FORTE
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2018 Kia FORTE
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2017 Kia FORTE
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2016 Kia FORTE
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2015 Kia FORTE
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2014 Kia FORTE
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2013 Kia FORTE
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2012 Kia FORTE
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2011 Kia FORTE
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2010 Kia FORTE
Other Kia Recalls
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Kia AMANTI
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Kia BORREGO
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Kia CADENZA
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Kia CARNIVAL
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Kia EV6
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Kia EV9
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Kia FORTE
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Kia FORTE KOUP
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Kia K5
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Kia K900
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Kia LD SPECTRA
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Kia NIRO
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Kia NIRO EV
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Kia NIRO HYBRID
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Kia NIRO PHEV
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Kia OPTIMA
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Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
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Kia OPTIMA PHEV
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Kia RIO
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Kia RIO CINCO
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Kia RONDO
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Kia SEDONA
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Kia SEDONA EX
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Kia SELTOS
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Kia SEPHIA
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Kia SORENTO
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Kia SORENTO HYBRID
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Kia SORENTO PHEV
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Kia SOUL
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Kia SOUL EV
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Kia SPECTRA
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Kia SPORTAGE
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Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID
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Kia SPORTAGE PHEV
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Kia STINGER
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Kia TELLURIDE
- Kia AMANTI
- Kia BORREGO
- Kia CADENZA
- Kia CARNIVAL
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV9
- Kia FORTE
- Kia FORTE KOUP
- Kia K5
- Kia K900
- Kia LD SPECTRA
- Kia NIRO
- Kia NIRO EV
- Kia NIRO HYBRID
- Kia NIRO PHEV
- Kia OPTIMA
- Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
- Kia OPTIMA PHEV
- Kia RIO
- Kia RIO CINCO
- Kia RONDO
- Kia SEDONA
- Kia SEDONA EX
- Kia SELTOS
- Kia SEPHIA
- Kia SORENTO
- Kia SORENTO HYBRID
- Kia SORENTO PHEV
- Kia SOUL
- Kia SOUL EV
- Kia SPECTRA
- Kia SPORTAGE
- Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID
- Kia SPORTAGE PHEV
- Kia STINGER
- Kia TELLURIDE