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Kia Carnival Recall 21V277: Damaged fuel line can leak fuel and cause a fire

NHTSA campaign 21V277, reported April 21, 2021, 2,744 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The plastic fuel rail tube in the fuel injection system may have been damaged. A damaged tube can leak gasoline.

Fuel leaking near the engine raises the risk of a fire. Stop driving if you notice a fuel smell, visible leaking, or warning signs, and contact your dealer or Kia right away. The repair is free: Kia will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the fuel rail and replace it if needed. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V277Kia Motors America
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
Risk
A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kia Carnival2022