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NHTSA recall 21V519000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Kia America, Inc.

July 8, 2021report date
21,575units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Why it matters: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2021 Kia K5, 2022 Kia K5, 2021 Kia Sorento.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V519000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.