Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 7, 2021
Kia 2021 K5 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Kia recalls 2021 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines for potential fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel pipe inspected or replaced at no cost by dealers.
Kia is recalling certain 2021 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines due to a potential fuel leak at the fuel pipe connection. This leak could increase fire risk if the vehicle is near a heat source or ignition. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80546-kia-2021-k5-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
“Kia 2021 K5 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80546-kia-2021-k5-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V519000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V519000).
Kia Motors America recalled certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles due to a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall was announced on August 7, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Kia K5, 2021-2022
Kia Sorento, 2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
The hazard
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail, increasing the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kia Motors America has 77 other recalls on record since December 29, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kia EV6 2022 Parking Brake Recall (November 5, 2022), Kia 2022 Sorento Spare Tire Recall (July 19, 2022), and Kia Sorento Hybrid 2021 Seat Belts recall (June 23, 2022). NHTSA has received 169 owner complaints for the 2021 KIA K5 as of October 12, 2026, and 129 complaints for the 2022 KIA K5 as of September 30, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kia 2022-2026 Carnival Fuel Leak Fire Recall (April 10, 2026), Kia K5 (2021) Fuel Tank Recall (November 17, 2025), and Genesis 2022-2025 G80 Fuel Leak Recall (April 10, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 K5 has a 2.5L turbocharged engine. The recall covers vehicles sold starting in 2021 with this engine type. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021.
Brand
Kia
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a fuel pipe inspection or replacement at no cost.
Have Fuel Pipe Inspected
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as necessary to prevent leaks.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 days.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V519000 — Kia 2021 K5 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Kia 2021 K5 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk that is covered by recall 21V519000 from Kia.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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