Model year record

2003 Kia Sorento

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 422 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V353000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,935
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-04
Owners notified
2005-10-10

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITH THE VEHICLE FLOOR PANEL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling4671,000 mi
Engine43116,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system34109,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3382,000 mi
Steering2496,000 mi
Air bags2068,700 mi
Electrical system2093,632 mi
Suspension1385,000 mi
Exterior lighting1232,247 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1166,000 mi
Power train10127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine936,000 mi
Service brakes984,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor920,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys763,333 mi
Air bags: frontal625,000 mi
Vehicle speed control632,247 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module520,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission558,947 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system510,000 mi
Unknown or other5147,233 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)449,978 mi
Equipment467,375 mi
Structure: body479,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring325,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly350,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3124 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic327,903 mi
Structure3160,000 mi
Tires336,000 mi
Air bags: side/window225,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery271,000 mi
Electrical system: horn22,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition258,947 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly233,520 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system211 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings211 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip26,000 mi
Structure: frame and members231,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2121,780 mi
Suspension: front227,903 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel163,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1120,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.127,903 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights158,947 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights154,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging158,981 mi
Interior lighting145,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock124,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1900 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft15,100 mi
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1124 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint145,000 mi
Seat belts: front186,000 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads120,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system119,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump11,398 mi
Structure: body: door124,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate135,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm153,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing158,947 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal117,800 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility136,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system145,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core165,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer171,233 mi

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.