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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.
- 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
A turbocharger oil supply pipe may crack, which can allow oil to leak into the engine compartment.
Oil leaking onto hot engine or exhaust parts can ignite, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore it.
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe free of charge. Owners can call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, and can check their VIN for open recalls to confirm whether their vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento | 2022 |
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