Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 21V-519 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 21V-519 covers 21,575 Kia vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V519000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
The risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 487 vehicles were listed as unreachable.