KIA Optima (2013-2014): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 20V100000 · Feb 21, 2020 · Kia Motors America
141,774
vehicles affected
141,774
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V100000
- Date
- Feb 21, 2020
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 141,774
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
What can happen
If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V100000?
1 model: Kia Optima (2013-2014), about 141,774 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V100000?
Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at.
What can happen?
If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing 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.