Kia Recalls 2025 Sorento PHEV for Fuel Line Fire Risk
Kia is recalling 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a crash could damage the fuel line, causing a leak that increases 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 structural vehicle defect (fuel line damage) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering rack may damage the fuel line during a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.
Dealers will install a cover around the fuel line free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA 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
- Affected units
- 1,385
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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