EngineRecall 18V-907 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 18V-907 covers 71,653 Kia vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V907000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,228 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA