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Kia K5 And Sorento Fuel Line Leak
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V519000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles with the 2.5L turbocharged engine, fuel can leak from the connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
3. The repair (inspecting and tightening, or replacing, the fuel pipe) is free.
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 21V519000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 7 Kia recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.