Kia is recalling 2013-2014 Optima vehicles with damaged or missing heat-protective tape on the fuel hose. This could cause fuel leaks and fire risk. Owners should contact Kia for free replacement.
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Kia is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that have a damaged or missing heat-protective tape on the low pressure fuel hose. This could lead to fuel leaks and increase fire risk. Owners should get the hose replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249472-kia-2014-optima-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249472-kia-2014-optima-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V093000
“Kia 2014 Optima Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249472-kia-2014-optima-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V093000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V093000).
The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged or missing heat-protective tape, which can cause fuel leaks. Fuel leaks can increase the risk of fire, especially if the vehicle is parked near flammable materials or in hot conditions.
Owners of 2013-2014 Kia Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100 are affected. Drivers with the damaged or missing heat-protective tape on the fuel hose are most at risk.
Check if your 2013-2014 Kia Optima was previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The fuel hose may have damaged or missing heat-protective tape.
Call 1-800-33-4542 to schedule a free fuel hose replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose at no cost to fix the leak risk.
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.
The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged or missing heat-protective tape, which can cause fuel leaks and increase fire risk.
Check if your 2013-2014 Kia Optima was previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The fuel hose may have damaged or missing heat-protective tape.
The recall was notified in August 2022, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V093000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V093000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228. 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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