Transport CanadaCritical
2014 KIA OPTIMATransport Canada Recall #2019098
The official notice
Defect
When the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.
Safety Risk
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.
760 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC124Updated June 10, 2026