2018 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #18V907000
RECALL FOR ENGINE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 KIA SPORTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
12/30/2010 - 9/5/2017 |
| Recalled on |
1/30/2019 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/17/2019 |
| # Affected |
71,653 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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