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Kia Sorento turbo oil pipe can crack, risking fire

NHTSA campaign 22V202000 · Reported 2022-03-29 · Kia Motors America

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This is a fire risk, so although the notice does not tell owners to park the vehicle, treat it as urgent and stop driving right away if you smell burning oil or see smoke.

What's wrong, in plain English

The pipe that carries oil to the turbocharger can crack and let engine oil leak into the engine bay. If that oil reaches hot engine or exhaust parts, it can catch fire. A leak may show up as an oil smell, smoke, or oil spots under the car. A Kia dealer will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe free of charge, and Kia mailed owner letters on April 22, 2022. Have it done as soon as a service appointment is available.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Sorento is on the list.
2. Call your Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and ask for recall SC233.
3. Get the oil supply pipe replaced as soon as possible — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

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

Official notice

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Summary
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Safety risk
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.

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