NHTSA recall 05V212000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, fuel may leak from the o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions.
Why it matters: The engine may stall when coming to a stop. It will be hard to fill the gas tank and external fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V212000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.