KIA Optima, Sorento, Sportage (2011-2018): Engine
Recall 18V907000 · Dec 19, 2018 · Kia Motors America
71,653
vehicles affected
71,653
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V907000
- Date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 71,653
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine; Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2011-2018
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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 can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 21 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V907000?
3 models: Kia Optima (2011-2017), Kia Sorento (2012-2017), Kia Sportage (2011-2018), about 71,653 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V907000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase 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.