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This is a historical safety record. The campaign may no longer be active.

NHTSA : 21V519000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles3

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.