Kia Optima: Certain Engines May Have Been Produced With Conditions That Can Cause Premature Wear Of The Connecting Rod Bearings
Recall Summary Kia is recalling 610 Optima vehicles with engines that may have manufacturing defects causing the connecting rod bearings to wear prematurely. Owners will need to have their engine tested electronically, and if it fails the test, the engine will be replaced. This recall applies to Kia Optima vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA OPTIMA. Units affected: 610
- Reason
- Certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings Remedy: Complete an electronic vibration test if the engine fails the test it will be replaced
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-11-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/db1b5c0d-917e-452c-99dc-35b909545c2a