Sometimes, car recalls are due to not-so-scary reasons, like an instrument panel malfunction or a backup camera issue. That’s not the case for Kia, which just issued a recall on a quarter million cars for a concerning issue with the fuel tanks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Vehicles Are Affected by the Recall?
Kia has recalled 250,547 Kia K5 cars from 2021 to 2024.
Of that 250k, only 1% of the cars are estimated to have the defect.
Why Has Kia Recalled So Many Cars?
According to the recall report, the purge control system check valve (one of my favorite valves!) has the potential to deteriorate, leading to a situation where pressurized air might flow into the fuel tank. If driven for too long in this condition, “localized melting of the fuel tank may occur,” which is one of the worst things that can happen to your fuel tank, in my opinion.
What Do I Do if My Car Is Recalled?
If your car is recalled, you can bring it to a dealership to be repaired at no charge. Letters will be sent by January 18.
You can also reach Kia customer service at 1 (800) 333-4542.
How Do I Know if There Is a Recall on My Car?
You can always check the NHTSA database to see if there are any active recalls on your car. Just make sure you have your license plate or VIN number, and enter it into the system. It will pull up any relevant information, if there is any.
Vin numbers will be searchable by December 1.
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