Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 20V-100 · 2013–2014 Kia Optima
Kia Motors America recall 20V-100 covers 141,774 2013–2014 Kia Optima for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
The risk
If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
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
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14,523 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 15, 2012 to December 18, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA