Active Safety RecallKia SC147Kia SC174Kia SC200NHTSA 17V-224NHTSA 19V-101NHTSA 20V-750
Kia Sportage Engine Recall Engine Recalls · 2011–2015
Kia has issued 3 engine safety recalls covering certain 2011–2015 Sportage vehicles. 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. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 17V-224Optima, Sorento, Sportage · 2011–2014
NHTSA 19V-101Sportage · 2011–2012
NHTSA 20V-750Forte, Sorento, Soul, Sportage · 2012–2015
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2011–2015 Sportage
Model years 2011–2015 are covered by these campaigns. Other Sportage model years are not part of this recall — see the Sportage recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
3 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 17V-224, 19V-101, 20V-750 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this engine issue on Sportage. 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 19V-101 (Kia SC174)15/02/2019
Engine
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
The risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.
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, 19V-101, 20V-750 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC147, SC174, SC200 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. 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 my Sportage before the engine recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (17V-224, 19V-101, 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 2011–2015 Kia Sportage vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 17V-224, 19V-101, 20V-750). Run your VIN 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 Sportage. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 17V-224, 19V-101, 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 19V-101 · NHTSA 20V-750.