Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC261.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sorento Phev 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V027000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 25, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SC261
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: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 13, 2025
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 10, 2024
- Kia recall: Back over prevention Aug 31, 2023
- Kia recall: Trailer hitches Sep 19, 2022
- Kia recall: Seat belts Jun 23, 2022
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.