Vehicle recall R/2017/280

Kia Sorento recall: Rubber diesel fuel feed pipe may harden or crack

DVSA recall R/2017/280 names the Kia Sorento. It was launched 23 November 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/280
Launched: 23 November 2017
Issued by: KIA
Manufacturer reference: 171072
Vehicles: 24 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The diesel fuel feed pipe that supplies fuel to the high pressure pump may deteriorate prematurely. The customer may initially notice the smell of diesel fuel leaking onto the engine. If the concern is not resolved the rubber hose may harden and crack due to fatigue. This in turn could allow the pipe to leak diesel fuel onto the engine. As with all fuel leaks there is a risk of catching fire.

The fix

Recall the 24 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel feed hose.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Sorento	1 September 2011 to 31 October 2011	24

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/455 In some situations the front collision avoidance system may not recognise pedestrians 13 January 2020, Kia Sorento
R/2020/187 Water or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit 20 July 2020, Kia Sorento, Kia Sedona
R/2021/002 If the ECALL system is activated the VIN number may not be transmitted 1 February 2021, Kia Sorento
R/2022/104 The electrical connector to the ptc heater can overheat 3 May 2022, Kia Sorento
R/2013/055 Brake lights may malfunction 1 June 2013, Kia Sportage, Kia Sedona, Kia Optima and others
R/2022/147 A fault has been identified in the manufacture of the front l/h seat belt pre-tensioner 20 May 2022, Kia Sorento

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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