Transport Canada Recall - 2025638 - KIA
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | KIA | K5, 2022 | KIA | K5, 2023 | KIA | K5, 2024 | KIA | K5
Issue
On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.
Safety risk
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
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