The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V093000·Announced 2022-02-17

Kia Recalls 2013-2014 Optima Vehicles for Fuel Hose Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2013-2014 Optima vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-100 because a damaged or missing heat-protective tape on the low-pressure fuel hose can cause a fuel leak and increase fire risk.

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 can increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The recall addresses a potential defect in the low-pressure fuel hose, which may be damaged or missing heat-protective tape. This condition can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 72,848 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2022.

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel hose free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.

The recalled product

Product
KIA OPTIMA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
72,848

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)

  • OPTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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