KIA K5 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V519000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | K5 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC214
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21575
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
