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Kia America, Inc. - Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection

Published: April 10, 2026Recall ID: 26V232000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Product Description & Identification

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Affected Products

Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectFuel Leak at Pipe Connection
Nhtsa id26V232000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V232000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Defect summaryKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Corrective actionDealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
Consequence summaryA fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Mfr campaign numberSC368
Potentially affected141032
Report received date2026-04-10T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmKia America, Inc.
  • Risk LevelFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Official Agency Alert