A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Engine
Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (25)

• Miscellaneous Document - SC172 – HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP OUTLET INSPECTION SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - January 10, 2019 Attention: All Dealer Principals
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Kia Sorento
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Kia Sportage
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - January 10, 2019 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Kia Optima
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Chronology
• AMENDED CHRONOLOGY
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Optima
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Sportage
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Sorento
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 8, 2019 Attention: All Dealer Principals
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Miscellaneous Document - SC172 – HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP OUTLET INSPECTION SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN EXPANSION Q & A February 8, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 8, 2019 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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