KIA OPTIMA 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V093000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-08-02 | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 |
Production Dates: 2010-08-12 - 2014-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC228
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72848
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.
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.
