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Kia Sportage fuel pipe may leak after engine replacement

NHTSA campaign 18V907000 · Reported 2018-12-19 · Kia Motors America

critical How serious is it? About this label

This is a fire risk, which is about as serious as a recall gets; the notice does not tell owners to park outside or stop driving, but you should get the free inspection as soon as you possibly can.

What's wrong, in plain English

This covers 2011-2018 Sportage (and certain Optima and Sorento) vehicles that already had their engine replaced under an earlier recall, under warranty, or through Kia's knock sensor campaign. During that engine work, the high-pressure fuel pipe running from the fuel pump may have been damaged, lined up wrong, or not tightened correctly. That can let gasoline leak out. If leaking fuel reaches anything hot or sparking, it can catch fire. Dealers inspect and replace the pipe free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Sportage is covered by recall 18V907000.
2. Call a Kia dealer right away about recall SC172, or contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
3. Have the high-pressure fuel pipe inspected and replaced if needed — the repair is free.

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

Which Kia models have fuel leak and fuel pump recalls? · all 7 Kia recalls in this area

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.