The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E048000·Announced 2026-07-23

K&N and Spectre Fuel Filters Recalled for O-Ring Disintegration

K&N Engineering is recalling specific K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters because the O-ring may disintegrate, causing leaks or clogs.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire and a potential loss of engine performance that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

K&N Engineering, Inc. is recalling certain K&N and Spectre replacement fuel filters with part numbers KN81-0300, KN81-0301, SPE-2369, SPE-2358, and SPE-6932. The defect involves the O-ring in the fuel filter, which may disintegrate over time.

This disintegration can cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire if an ignition source is present. Additionally, pieces of the disintegrated O-ring may clog the fuel lines, leading to a loss of engine performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the fuel filter is replaced. K&N will refund the purchase price of the affected filters free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2026. Owners may contact K&N customer service at [email protected] or 1-866-401-5660 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER recall
Manufacturer
K&N Engineering, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
44,053

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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