NHTSA Campaign 20V100000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA campaign 20V100000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The repair is free.
Kia Motors America filed the report for 20V100000 with NHTSA on February 21, 2020; NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation influenced the recall.
For 20V100000, NHTSA lists up to 141,774 potentially affected vehicles, built between November 15, 2012 and December 18, 2013.
The 20V100000 report reached NHTSA 6 years after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 20V100000 were scheduled from June 12, 2020, 112 days after the report.
20V100000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2013–2014.
By potentially affected vehicles, 20V100000 ranks 17 of 79 Kia Motors America recalls on this site.
Besides 20V100000, Kia Motors America has 6 other recalls on the fuel system, gasoline on this site; the one before 20V100000 was 18V907000, reported on December 19, 2018.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
- The risk
- If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
Reported February 21, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V100000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V100000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: February 21, 2020. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted