CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain turbocharged engine vehicles may have a fuel leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail. Fuel leaking in the engine area increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the connection and tighten it, or replace the fuel pipe if necessary, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule the free repair at an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia K5 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2021 |