# Transport Canada recall 2020597 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. - Published by: Transport Canada \(Canada\) - Campaign number: 2020597 - Manufacturer's number: RC140 - Reported: 2020\-12\-04 - Component: Engine - Notification type: Safety TC - Units potentially affected: 39658 ## What is wrong Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI or 2.4 L Theta II MPI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia is conducting this recall as a preventative measure to prevent fire risk due to potential fuel leaks, oil leaks and/or engine damage. In some situations, you may notice any of the following symptoms: there could be an abnormal knocking noise from the engine; the check engine light and/or the oil pressure warning light could turn on; you may smell fuel, burning or smoke; or you may notice oil leaks. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or a fire could occur. An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: For the Optima model, only the Optima Hybrid is affected by this recall. Safety Risk: An engine compartment fire can create a risk of injury. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the engine and engine compartment. The dealer will inspect for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, if necessary. Kia will also perform a Knock Sensor Detection System \(KSDS\) software update free of charge, once it is available for your vehicle. This update will detect and prevent engine damage from worn connecting rod bearings. ## Vehicles this campaign lists - [2012 KIA FORTE](/makes/kia/forte/2012/recalls.md) - [2013 KIA FORTE](/makes/kia/forte/2013/recalls.md) - [2014 KIA FORTE](/makes/kia/forte/2014/recalls.md) - [2015 KIA FORTE](/makes/kia/forte/2015/recalls.md) - [2012 KIA FORTE KOUP](/makes/kia/forte/2012/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2013 KIA FORTE KOUP](/makes/kia/forte/2013/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2014 KIA FORTE KOUP](/makes/kia/forte/2014/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2015 KIA FORTE KOUP](/makes/kia/forte/2015/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2011 KIA OPTIMA](/makes/kia/optima/2011/recalls.md) - [2012 KIA OPTIMA](/makes/kia/optima/2012/recalls.md) - [2013 KIA OPTIMA](/makes/kia/optima/2013/recalls.md) - [2012 KIA SORENTO](/makes/kia/sorento/2012/recalls.md) - [2014 KIA SOUL](/makes/kia/soul/2014/recalls.md) - [2015 KIA SOUL](/makes/kia/soul/2015/recalls.md) - [2012 KIA SPORTAGE](/makes/kia/sportage/2012/recalls.md) ## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall. - [SC176Y\_TSB\_R1](/bulletins/11030346.md), 2026-03-31, Service bulletin - [PI2103\_OWNR\_501](/bulletins/11029973.md), 2026-03-12, Other - [PI2002B\_OWNR\_701](/bulletins/11029041.md), 2026-02-26, Other - [PI2103\_OWNR\_401](/bulletins/11020587.md), 2025-07-09, Other - [PI2002B\_OWNR\_601](/bulletins/11019655.md), 2025-06-19, Other - [TSB\_ENG222\_R8](/bulletins/11017109.md), 2025-04-18, Service bulletin - [TSB\_ENG222\_R7](/bulletins/11014912.md), 2025-03-04, Service bulletin - [PI2103\_OWNR301](/bulletins/11010696.md), 2024-11-20, Other - [PI2103YZ\_TSB\_R1](/bulletins/11010512.md), 2024-11-13, Service bulletin - [PI2002YZ\_TSB\_R3](/bulletins/11010507.md), 2024-11-13, Service bulletin ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/recalls/tc/2020597](/v1/recalls/tc/2020597) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Transport%20Canada%20recall%202020597&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Frecalls%2Ftc%2F2020597&vehicle=Transport%20Canada%20recall%202020597)