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.