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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V920000·Announced 2024-12-10

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
Hazard
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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