Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V519000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V519000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 sorento and 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2 Includes 21,575 affected units, Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 sorento and 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V519000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-07-08T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel leak at pipe connection
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 21,575

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC214
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.84

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NHTSA ID: 21V519000
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