The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V027000·Announced 2023-01-25

2022 Kia Sorento PHEV fuel tank defect fire risk

Kia is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to improperly molded fuel tanks that may leak. A fuel leak near an ignition source could increase the risk of 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: NHTSA recall of 2022 Sorento PHEV fuel tanks due to improper molding resulting in potential fuel leaks and fire risk. No injuries or incidents have been reported. Per the severity rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles due to fuel tank defects. The fuel tanks may have been improperly molded, which can result in fuel leaks.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of vehicle fire. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2023.

Owners should contact their Kia dealer to have the fuel tank inspected and replaced at no cost. You may also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO PHEV
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
34

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 PHEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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