2016 Kia Sportage Recalls
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.Possible Effects
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.Action
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2010-12-30 - 2017-09-05Vehicles Affected
71653 -
Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.Possible Effects
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.Action
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2010-12-30 - 2017-09-05Vehicles Affected
71653 -
Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.Possible Effects
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.Possible Effects
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
126747
All sportage Recalls
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Other Kia Recalls
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Kia BORREGO
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Kia CADENZA
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Kia CARNIVAL
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Kia EV6
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Kia EV9
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Kia FORTE
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Kia K900
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Kia OPTIMA
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- Kia CADENZA
- Kia CARNIVAL
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV9
- Kia FORTE
- Kia FORTE KOUP
- Kia K5
- Kia K900
- Kia LD SPECTRA
- Kia NIRO
- Kia NIRO EV
- Kia NIRO HYBRID
- Kia NIRO PHEV
- Kia OPTIMA
- Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
- Kia OPTIMA PHEV
- Kia RIO
- Kia RIO CINCO
- Kia RONDO
- Kia SEDONA
- Kia SEDONA EX
- Kia SELTOS
- Kia SEPHIA
- Kia SORENTO
- Kia SORENTO HYBRID
- Kia SORENTO PHEV
- Kia SOUL
- Kia SOUL EV
- Kia SPECTRA
- Kia SPORTAGE
- Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID
- Kia SPORTAGE PHEV
- Kia STINGER
- Kia TELLURIDE