The 2003 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls, the most serious being fuel leaks near the fuel tank that can lead to a fire if an ignition source is present.
The fuel tubes running near the tank can contact the floor panel or frame, wearing through the lines and allowing fuel to escape. These two filings describe the same underlying fire risk from different points along the fuel routing, so the concern covers the area around the tank broadly. On the engine side, a small metal clip inside the intake manifold's induction control valve can break off, causing rough running, unusual noise, and a loss of power, along with a check engine light on the dashboard.
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.
