The defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, 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 remedy
Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento Phev | 2025 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento Phev | 2025 | 13 | 3 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2024
22 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Kia America, Inc. filed 73 campaigns in all.
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| 24V900000 27 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V864000 15 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V860000 14 Nov 2024 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 24V848000 8 Nov 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V763000 14 Oct 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V634000 23 Aug 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024