Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 21V519000 · announced July 8, 2021 · filed by Kia Motors America · 21,575 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Kia K5
• 2022 Kia K5
• 2021 Kia Sorento

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.