KIA SORENTO PHEV 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V027000

Make Model Year
KIA SORENTO PHEV 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-22 2023-01-25 2023-01-25

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC261

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 34

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid "PHEV" vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC261.

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.