Kia Sorento Phev: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

Dec. 10, 2024

Filed by

Kia America, Inc.

Vehicles

Kia Sorento Phev (2025)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1385

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 10, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

SC328

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

TUBE-FUEL FEED · Fuel Feed Tube · 31310-P4800

Recall number

24V920000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.