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Goodwill can be had at some dealers especially if you had regular maintenance done there. Luck.
 
Everyone needs to understand that the main reason for the engine recall is because the oil gallys going to the crankshaft was not cleaned out (at engine assembly) and have metal shavings in them causing premature wear on crankshaft journals causing engine failure. I had my engine replace under the recall in 2021 due to knocking badly, but I had to pay to have the turbo replaced which I am still furious about since the same contaminated oil that was in the engine goes through the turbo for lubrication. Just doesn't make any since.
 
I'm dealing with the exact same issue with my 2012 SX Turbo and they won't even respond to me at all anymore so I contacted the BBB and NHTSA and filed a claim against Kia so I had to submit a Formal Complaint to Kia stating that I believe they were wrong and the 2 agencies contacted. Now they have 30daysto respond or it will go to arbitration and then a mediator will hear both sides then make a final decision. All I can say to people is don't let Kia push you around or Bully you. Stand your ground and fight until theirs absolutely nothing at all left to fight about
 
Everyone needs to understand that the main reason for the engine recall is because the oil gallys going to the crankshaft was not cleaned out (at engine assembly) and have metal shavings in them causing premature wear on crankshaft journals causing engine failure. I had my engine replace under the recall in 2021 due to knocking badly, but I had to pay to have the turbo replaced which I am still furious about since the same contaminated oil that was in the engine goes through the turbo for lubrication. Just doesn't make any since.
Know it's been over 2 years, but above totally incorrect.

I'm dealing with the exact same issue with my 2012 SX Turbo and they won't even respond to me at all anymore so I contacted the BBB and NHTSA and filed a claim against Kia so I had to submit a Formal Complaint to Kia stating that I believe they were wrong and the 2 agencies contacted. Now they have 30daysto respond or it will go to arbitration and then a mediator will hear both sides then make a final decision. All I can say to people is don't let Kia push you around or Bully you. Stand your ground and fight until theirs absolutely nothing at all left to fight about
If you've had the KSDS update installed, P1326 code, and engine clean inside, they
don't have a leg to stand on, and conversely, if the any of the above not valid, you
don't have a leg to stand on.

Good luck, let us know how you make out.
 
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