{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021039","date":"2021-02-01","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\nNote: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.","consequence":null,"remedy":null,"notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"SC036","part_number":null,"units":30938,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","french":{"component":"Moteur","notification":"Sécurité - TC","summary":"Problème :\nKia Canada procède à une campagne d'amélioration de produit qui consiste à une mise à jour du module de commande du moteur qui permettra de détecter les problèmes potentiels avant que le moteur ne tombe en panne. Une panne du moteur peut provoquer une perte soudaine de puissance et une incapacité à redémarrer le véhicule.\nRemarque: Ceci concerne seulement les véhicules munis d'un moteur 2.0 L Nu GDI.\n\nRisques pour la sécurité :\nUne perte soudaine de puissance moteur pourrait augmenter les risques d'accident. De plus, une panne de moteur pourrait créer un risque d'incendie.\n\nMesures correctives :\nKia avisera les propriétaires par la poste et leur demandera d'apporter leur véhicule chez un concessionnaire pour mettre à jour le logiciel du module de commande du moteur.\nRemarque : Kia recommande de toujours suivre le programme d'entretien qui se retrouve dans le manuel du propriétaire. Si vous constatez un bruit de moteur inhabituel, une réduction de puissance, l'allumage du voyant de vérification du moteur et/ou du voyant de pression d'huile, Kia vous recommande de vous rendre immédiatement chez un concessionnaire pour faire inspecter votre véhicule."},"vehicles":[{"year":2016,"make":"KIA","model":"FORTE","vehicle_id":"2016_kia_forte","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2017,"make":"KIA","model":"FORTE","vehicle_id":"2017_kia_forte","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2018,"make":"KIA","model":"FORTE","vehicle_id":"2018_kia_forte","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2014,"make":"KIA","model":"RONDO","vehicle_id":"2014_kia_rondo","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2015,"make":"KIA","model":"RONDO","vehicle_id":"2015_kia_rondo","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021039"}