Active Safety Recall Kia SC147 Kia SC200 NHTSA 17V-224 NHTSA 20V-750
Kia Engine Recall Engine Recalls · 2011–2015
NHTSA has issued 2 engine-related safety recalls spanning several Kia nameplates — Forte, Optima, Sorento, Soul, Sportage — across model years 2011–2015. Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. The fix is free, and our Hattiesburg service techs on US-98 handle it same-day. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 17V-224Optima, Sorento, Sportage · 2011–2014
NHTSA 20V-750Forte, Sorento, Soul, Sportage · 2012–2015
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Is Your Kia Included?
Enter your 17-character VIN — we query NHTSA in real time and show whether any of these campaigns apply to your exact vehicle. Your VIN is on the lower-left windshield, the driver’s door jamb, or your registration. Owners from Hattiesburg to Columbia run this check before scheduling with our service team.
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · ModelModel/Nameplate
You drive one of these Kia models
These campaigns cover Forte, Optima, Sorento, Soul, Sportage vehicles built in model years 2011–2015.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
2 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 17V-224, 20V-750 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this engine issue on these nameplates. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 17V-224 (Kia SC147)31/03/2017
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
What happened: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
The risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
NHTSA 20V-750 (Kia SC200)02/12/2020
Engine
What happened: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The free fix: 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 To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 17V-224, 20V-750 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC147, SC200 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit, whether you’re coming from Oak Grove or straight down US-11.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed, right here in Hattiesburg — easy to reach off I-59, US-49, US-98, or US-11. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Engine Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive before this engine recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (17V-224, 20V-750) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain Forte, Optima, Sorento, Soul, Sportage vehicles, model years 2011–2015, depending on the specific campaign. Run your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Kia. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 17V-224, 20V-750 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 17V-224 · NHTSA 20V-750.