CanadaThe 2021–2024 Kia K5 vehicles equipped with the 1.6 L turbocharged engine are affected. The purge control system check valve can wear and cause the fuel tank to expand, contact hot components and leak fuel, creating a fire risk; Kia will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealer to replace the check valve, update the ECU software and have the dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
How to identify it
2021–2024 Kia K5
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
What to do
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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