NHTSA Campaign 18V907000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · 71,653 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA OPTIMA 2011 71,653
KIA OPTIMA 2012 71,653
KIA OPTIMA 2013 71,653
KIA OPTIMA 2014 71,653
KIA OPTIMA 2015 71,653
KIA OPTIMA 2016 71,653
KIA OPTIMA 2017 71,653
KIA SORENTO 2012 71,653
KIA SORENTO 2013 71,653
KIA SORENTO 2014 71,653
KIA SORENTO 2015 71,653
KIA SORENTO 2016 71,653
KIA SORENTO 2017 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2011 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2012 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2013 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2014 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2015 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2016 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2017 71,653
KIA SPORTAGE 2018 71,653

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V907000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.