NHTSA Recall 05V353000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,935 vehicles. It affects 2003 Kia Sorento.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V353000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC-052 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 10, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles may experience a fuel leak from fuel tubes near the fuel tank due to an interference fit with the vehicle floor panel.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace a section of the fuel line. The recall began on october 10, 2005. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA recall no. Sc-052.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V353000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.