Campaign 22V-202

Oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment

Defect summary

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V202000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 53, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-202
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Kia	Sorento	2022	53

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

9 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-548 Aug 25, 2025
Connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power
25V-099 Feb 17, 2025
Piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage
24V-169 Mar 1, 2024
Left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil
24V-077 Feb 7, 2024
Engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block
23V-877 Dec 21, 2023
Engine compartment fire can occur while driving
21V-844 Oct 29, 2021
Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage