OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 18V907000

NHTSA campaign 18V907000 covers 19 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 71,653 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received December 19, 2018 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 18V907000 says

NHTSA campaign 18V907000 identifies ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and states that A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence summary

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 18V907000

For NHTSA campaign 18V907000, the filed corrective action says: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Owner notification: January 17, 2019
Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Component groups: ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 18V907000

RecallRoad links 19 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 18V907000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.