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.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Fuel may leak from the connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. If the leak reaches an ignition source, it could cause a fire. The leak is more likely when the vehicle is stationary or in hot conditions.
Owners of 2021 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles near heat sources or potential ignition sources face higher fire risk.
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.
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a fuel pipe inspection or replacement at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as necessary to prevent leaks.
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.
Kia recalls certain 2021 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines because fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Check if your 2021 K5 has a 2.5L turbocharged engine. The recall covers vehicles sold starting in 2021 with this engine type.
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as necessary at no cost. Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V519000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia 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.
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