The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V101000·Announced 2020-02-21

Kia Recalls 2011-2012 Sedona Vehicles Due to Fuel Rail Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles because the fuel rail may crack and leak, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel rail may crack due to exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment. This cracking can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire. The recall began on June 16, 2020. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SEDONA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
51,465

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SEDONA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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