Kia Sedona fuel leak problems

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

Engine failed…driving down the road with five small children and without warning all the lights came on and started smoking, leaking fuel, power doors failed, steering, acceleration and more. We had to have the car towed to a shop. A when looking into what’s happening apparently many others are having to spend thousands to fix this issue and I’m afraid that’s where we are. An investigation needs to be opened as this is clearly an ongoing issue for many families

Filed May 28, 2024 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · OH · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving, he became aware of a strong and unpleasant fuel odor that made him and his granddaughter sick. The contact stated that the check engine warning light flashed on and off several times. The vehicle was taken on several occasions to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak and several parts related to the fuel leak failure were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated the failure had been for a year and the dealer had not been able to repair the vehicle properly. The vehicle was also inspected by an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure and stated that the exhaust was very hot which could cause a fire. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that the fuel rail leaking fuel on the engine and could get hot. The contact stated that while driving, odor of burning rubber was in the vehicle cabin. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lou fusz kia, 1025 n lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63132, and was diagnosed that the fuel rail was leaking fuel onto the engine and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The contact mentioned a the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 ( fuel system, gasoline) which the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. *dt consumer stated fuel rail was replaced on 7/28/20.

Filed May 30, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 92,631 miles · TX

Car was delivered to kia of south austin for repair as per sc165a (airbag recall) and for sc188 (fuel rail recall) on monday may 25th. Dealer confirmed that there is a fuel leak at the fuel rail location. Dealer was instructed by kia motors of america to disable the car until a remedy is available. It is now saturday may 30th and there is no remedy timeline for the fuel leak and the dealer refuses to conduct the airbag remedy.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to valley auto sales (1697 n. Main st. Hwy 27, lafayette, ga 30728) where it was diagnosed but unable to duplicate the issue. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking form the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure. The VIN was included. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Fuel system · 4 miles · CA

We discovered a fuel leakage after getting gas, but did not discover this leak until after driving home from the gas station. There was a strong smell of gasoline and we noticed that the fuel gauge went down rather quickly. After getting home from the gas station, we noticed the smell of gas was still very strong and that was when we noticed the leak, on our driveway. In the time that we were driving, we had been leaking gasoline the whole time, and could have lost our lives on our way home. We took our kia to be inspected and repaired and they discovered that the fuel rail was damaged: it had a crack along one side.

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 106,900 miles · NC

I was driving on interstate 40 west when ny wife & I smelled gas coming through the air vents. After getting to greensboro, nc, discovered that we had a gas leak in in front fuel rod. After checking online I discovered that we were not the only kia sedona owners that are having this same issue. The fuel rod is made of plastic and is under pressure.

Filed Oct 14, 2018 · Fuel system · 79,320 miles · CA

There was an intermittent gas smell coming through air vents. There was no visible indication of fuel leakage. The source was a cracked fuel rail. The problem was found and repaired by the dealer. The engine and running gear were still under warrantee but the rail was not included.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 94,750 miles · MI

Fuel tank leaks due to corrosion near filler tube. This is a simular problem to the fuel tank corrosion experienced by 2006-on kia sportages. Description: fuel will leak from the tank when the tank is full due to rust/corrosion of the tank near the filler tube. The vehicle is operated/owned in michigan, an area that uses large amounts of road salt during the winter months. Fuel leakage is posing a potential fire/explosion risk as fuel vapors from the leakage may be ignited. Fuel leakage occurs both when the vehicle is stationary and in motion. If the vehicle is parked in a closed garage the vapors can accumulate, elevating the risk for fire/explosion. (simularly the rear coolant lines rust through as well due to road salt, which is a known problem with the kia sedona)

Filed May 19, 2014 · 70,000 miles · NY

While I drive a car. It was very humidity condition. So I turn on AC to windows. Few minutes later then suddenly AC stop. The windshield are clouded up with steam. So I can't see any through the windshield. So I stop and need to wait till its gone. So I visit my mechanic after day. He said AC pipe located behind steering hose is abraded by steering hose. So AC gas leaked at once. It shouldn't happen. It is very dangerous situation..