The 2003 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak near the fuel tank where fuel lines run too close to the vehicle frame or floor panel, creating a fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source.
The fuel line routing issue affects two areas: one where the main supply and return tubes contact the frame, and another where fuel tubes press against the floor panel. Both situations can wear through the tubing and allow raw fuel to drip underneath the vehicle. The third recall involves a small metal clip inside the intake manifold's induction control valve that can break off and enter the engine's air intake. When this happens, the engine may run roughly, lose power, or trigger the check engine light, and the loose clip can cause damage deeper in the engine if it travels far enough into the intake tract.
At a glance
What can fail
A metal clip in the intake manifold's induction control valve can break off, causing engine noise, vibration, rough running, and power loss. Engine damage may occur even without a warning light.
What the fix does
The induction control valve will be replaced with an updated version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The main fuel tube or return tube near the fuel tank may leak because they don't have enough clearance from the vehicle frame and can rub or pinch against it.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the fuel tubes with properly positioned ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel tubes near the fuel tank may leak because they fit too tightly against the vehicle floor panel, causing damage to the tubes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected section of the fuel line.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
