Park outside Service brakes
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.
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Repair when you can Engine
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Engine
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Power train
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.