Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Optima 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V100000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 21, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jun 12, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 141,774
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Nov 15, 2012 to Dec 18, 2013
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- SC187
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 www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 24, 2023
- Kia recall: Structure Aug 1, 2022
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 17, 2022
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 10, 2021
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 27, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.