The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V202000·Announced 2022-03-29

2022 Kia Sorento Oil Supply Pipe May Crack, Creating Fire Risk

Kia is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles because the turbocharger oil supply pipe may crack, causing an oil leak that could increase the risk of engine fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall presents a risk of significant harm (potential engine fire), but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, recalls for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score High (3).

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2022 Kia Sorento vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may develop cracks, allowing oil to leak into the engine compartment.

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of engine fire.

A total of 26 vehicles are potentially affected by this issue. Kia will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were sent on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2022 KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
  • oil-leak
  • fire
Affected units
26

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)

  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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