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NHTSA 18V907000 United States

Kia Optima recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Official safety recall 18V907000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign18V907000
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Report date2018-12-19
ManufacturerKia Motors America
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Kia Sportage2011United States
Kia Sportage2012United States
Kia Sportage2013United States
Kia Sportage2014United States
Kia Sportage2015United States
Kia Sportage2016United States
Kia Sportage2017United States
Kia Sportage2018United States
Kia Sorento2012United States
Kia Sorento2013United States
Kia Sorento2014United States
Kia Sorento2015United States
Kia Sorento2016United States
Kia Sorento2017United States
Kia Optima2011United States
Kia Optima2012United States
Kia Optima2013United States
Kia Optima2014United States
Kia Optima2015United States
Kia Optima2016United States
Kia Optima2017United States

The problem

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.

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

The official 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.