KIA K5, Sorento (2021-2022): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 21V519000 · Jul 8, 2021 · Kia Motors America
21,575
vehicles affected
21,575
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V519000
- Date
- Jul 8, 2021
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 21,575
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V519000?
2 models: Kia K5 (2021-2022), Kia Sorento (2021), about 21,575 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V519000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.