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KIA recall SC147

KIA calls it SC147. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V224000 on Mar 31, 2017: engine and engine cooling on the 2011–2014 KIA Optima and 2 other KIA models, 618,160 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
17V2240002011–2014 KIA Optima and 2 other KIA modelsEngine And Engine CoolingMar 31, 2017618,160high
Problem 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. Risk Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V224000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. SC147 is the number KIA assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V224000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is SC147 the same recall as 17V224000?

Yes. SC147 is KIA’s own number for it; 17V224000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does SC147 cover?

2011–2014 KIA Optima and 2 other KIA models, 618,160 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the SC147 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.