Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Optima 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V093000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 17, 2022
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 72,848
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- SC228
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.nhtsa.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: Service brakes, hydraulic May 10, 2021
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 27, 2020
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 21, 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.