2013 KIA SORENTO
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall Title: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall Date: 2017-03-31
2013 KIA SORENTO NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 17V224000
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 618160
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2013 KIA SORENTO Recall 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.