NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V027000 · manufacturer campaign SC261

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — Kia · reported 25 Jan 2023 · 34 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V027000
Manufacturer campaign
SC261
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Report received
25 Jan 2023
Owners notified
22 Mar 2023
Potentially affected
34

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Kia Sorento Phev

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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