Vehicle recall 05V353000 · August 4, 2005
2003 Kia Sorento
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V353000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2005
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC-052
- Owner notification
- October 10, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,935
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sorento (2003): 2003
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