2011-2018 Kia Optima, Kia Sorento and others recall: engine
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on December 19, 2018. It covers about 71,653 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 71,653
- reported
- Dec 19, 2018
- owners notified
- Jan 17, 2019
- related complaints
- 7,063
Engine
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V907000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7,063 complaints about engine problems.
2014 Kia Optima2015 Kia Optima2016 Kia Optima2017 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Sportage
Questions about recall 18V907000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2018 Kia Optima, Kia Sorento and others engine?
Yes. Recall 18V907000, reported on December 19, 2018, covers about 71,653 vehicles.
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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