Kia recalls certain 2023 2022 Sorento PHEV vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank inspected and replaced free of charge.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Kia is recalling some 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to a possible fuel leak that could cause fire near ignition sources. This affects vehicles with a specific fuel tank molding issue.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire. This happens because the fuel tank may have been improperly molded, leading to leaks.
Owners of 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific fuel tank molding issue are most at risk.
Check for 2022 Sorento PHEV vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on March 22, 2023.
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a fuel tank inspection and replacement if needed.
Kia will inspect and replace the fuel tank at no cost for affected vehicles.
Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC261.
The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak that increases fire risk near ignition sources.
Check if you own a 2022 Sorento PHEV vehicle. The recall was notified to owners via mail on March 22, 2023.
Kia will inspect and replace the fuel tank at no cost. Contact 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 23V027000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 23V027000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC261. 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.
