KIA SPORTAGE (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls 2018 Sportage vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel pipe inspected and replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2018 Sportage vehicles due to a possible fuel leak from a damaged fuel pipe after engine work. This leak could cause a fire if near an ignition source, so owners should have the fuel pipe checked and replaced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225127-kia-sportage-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225127-kia-sportage-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V907000
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“Kia Sportage 2018 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225127-kia-sportage-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V907000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V907000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel leak can occur if the high-pressure fuel pipe connecting to the fuel pump is damaged, misaligned, or improperly tightened during engine replacement. This leak could ignite near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part, causing a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Kia Sportage vehicles that previously had an engine replacement under recall 17V-224, warranty, or Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign are affected. Drivers who have recently had engine work on their vehicle are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Kia Sportage had an engine replacement under recall 17V-224, warranty, or Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The recall covers vehicles that were previously serviced for engine issues.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a fuel pipe inspection and replacement at a dealer.
Have Fuel Pipe Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe if necessary at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2018 Sportage being recalled?
Kia is recalling 2018 Sportage vehicles that previously had engine work under recall 17V-224, warranty, or Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high-pressure fuel pipe may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during this work, causing a potential fuel leak.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2018 Kia Sportage that previously received an engine replacement under recall 17V-224, warranty, or Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign.
Is there a risk of fire?
Yes, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. This is why the fuel pipe needs to be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V907000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 18V907000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V907000 (December 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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