2017 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Kia Optima | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sportage | 2014 Kia Sorento | 2014 Kia Optima | 2014 Kia Sportage | 2015 Kia Sorento | 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Sorento | 2015 Kia Sportage | 2016 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sorento — Engine
Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V907000, published January 30, 2019 and initiated December 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2017 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Kia Optima | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sportage | 2014 Kia Sorento | 2014 Kia Optima | 2014 Kia Sportage | 2015 Kia Sorento | 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Sorento | 2015 Kia Sportage | 2016 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sorento — Engine.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- OPTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 KIA OPTIMA | 2011 KIA SPORTAGE | 2011 KIA OPTIMA | 2012 KIA SORENTO | 2012 KIA SPORTAGE | 2012 KIA OPTIMA | 2013 KIA SORENTO | 2013 KIA OPTIMA | 2013 KIA SPORTAGE | 2014 KIA SORENTO | 2014 KIA OPTIMA | 2014 KIA SPORTAGE | 2015 KIA SORENTO | 2015 KIA OPTIMA | 2016 KIA SORENTO | 2015 KIA SPORTAGE | 2016 KIA OPTIMA | 2016 KIA SPORTAGE | 2017 KIA SPORTAGE | 2017 KIA SORENTO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Kia Optima | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sportage | 2014 Kia Sorento | 2014 Kia Optima | 2014 Kia Sportage | 2015 Kia Sorento | 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Sorento | 2015 Kia Sportage | 2016 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sorento — Engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V907000 on January 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: OPTIMA.