NHTSA Campaign 22V202000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
NHTSA campaign 22V202000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger. The repair is free.
Kia Motors America filed the report for 22V202000 with NHTSA on March 29, 2022; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 22V202000, NHTSA lists up to 26 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 22V202000 were scheduled from April 22, 2022, 24 days after the report.
22V202000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2022.
By potentially affected vehicles, 22V202000 ranks 76 of 79 Kia Motors America recalls on this site.
Besides 22V202000, Kia Motors America has 3 other recalls on the engine and engine cooling on this site; the one before 22V202000 was 21V260000, reported on April 13, 2021.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
- The risk
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.
Reported March 29, 2022
Vehicles covered by 22V202000 (1)
Kia (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22V202000, 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: March 29, 2022. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted