Campaign 24V-920

During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V920000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-920
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Kia	Sorento PHEV	2025	2

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

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

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

26V-232 Apr 10, 2026
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail
25V-794 Nov 17, 2025
Damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank
23V-634 Sep 13, 2023
Fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power
23V-027 Jan 25, 2023
Fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak
22V-093 Feb 17, 2022
Low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak
21V-519 Jul 8, 2021
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail