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18V-907

Dec 19, 2018

Kia

High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine…

Engine and cooling

71,653

Part replacement

18V-771

Oct 31, 2018

Kia

Headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming

Lighting

1,754

Part replacement

18V-754

Oct 25, 2018

Kia

Front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel

Electrical system

16,011

Part replacement

18V-666

Sep 25, 2018

Kia

Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance

Hybrid and electric propulsion

27,030

Part replacement

18V-656

Sep 21, 2018

Kia

Cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to…

Steering

Part replacement

18V-338

May 23, 2018

Kia

PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed

Electrical system

106,428

Software update

18V-257

Apr 20, 2018

Kia

Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short

Hybrid and electric propulsion

27,029

Part replacement

18V-161

Mar 8, 2018

Kia

These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate…

Hybrid and electric propulsion

1,710

Repair or modification

17V-784

Dec 8, 2017

Kia

Side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag

Airbags

2,014

Part replacement

17V-608

Sep 29, 2017

Kia

Pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly

Steering

342,381

Part replacement

Campaign 18V-907

High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine…

Manufacturer: Kia
Filed: December 19, 2018
Component: Engine and cooling
Vehicles affected: 71,653
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected models

KIA Optima 2015 to 2017 KIA Sorento 2015 to 2017 KIA Sportage 2015 to 2018

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