SC228 – Low Pressure Fuel Tube – 2013-2014 Kia Optima

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima

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February 17, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V093000

Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Leak

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V093

Manufacturer  Kia America, Inc.

Components  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected  72,848

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is 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.

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