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Kia Sportage Fuel Pipe May Leak, Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · Kia Motors America

high How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak near a source of ignition can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V907000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 19, 2018
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Kia is recalling certain vehicles that previously had an engine replaced under an earlier recall, warranty work, or a related product improvement campaign. During that replacement, the high pressure fuel pipe connected to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly tightened, which can cause a fuel leak. Dealers will inspect the fuel pipe and replace it if necessary to fix the problem.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Kia dealer, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V907000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Kia Sportage

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

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

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.