KIA SPORTAGE 2012: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V907000

Make Model Year
KIA SPORTAGE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-17 2018-12-19 2019-01-30

Production Dates: 2010-12-30 - 2013-08-30

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC172

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71653

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.

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.safercar.gov.