Recalls: Kia JD pro_cee’d GT
Overview
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Recalls: Kia JD pro_cee’d GT
No recall information is available for the Kia pro_cee’d GT.
Problems and faults: Kia JD pro_cee’d GT
Overview
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2013-15 Kia JD pro_cee’d with 1.6-litre Gamma II GDI Turbo engine: oil consumption and piston slap
For 2013-15 Kia JD pro_cee’d vehicles with 1.6-litre “Gamma II” GDI Turbo petrol engines, there have been reports of:
- excessive oil consumption, i.e. more than 1 litre per 1000 km; and
- loud “knocking” or “tapping” noises from the engine, especially when cold (i.e. piston slap).
These symptoms were typically caused by cylinder bore scoring, where manufacturing defects enabled the piston skirts to rub against the cylinder walls, causing damage, increased clearances and oil to bypass the piston rings and enter the combustion chamber. If the engine lost oil pressure, it could seize.
To fix, the engine needed to either be rebuilt or have the cylinder block replaced. To verify this condition, Hyundai dealers require an oil consumption test where the dealer would seal the dipstick and monitor the oil level over 1,000 kilometres. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to regularly check their oil levels.
Johnson Winter Slattery has initiated a class action against Kia in respect of these engines. See https://www.kiaiengineclassaction.com.au/ for details.
