Kia 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.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-907.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | Kia Optima |
| 2012–2017 | Kia Sorento |
| 2011–2018 | Kia Sportage |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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