NHTSA recall 21V-519: Fuel System, Gasoline

Kia Motors America · Reported July 8, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

21V-519
July 8, 2021 · Kia Motors America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V519000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateJuly 8, 2021
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Kia K55 recalls total2021 Kia K56 recalls total2021 Kia Sorento5 recalls total

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