Kia Sorento Recall R/2023/077: Poor Moulding Of The Plastic Fuel Tank By A Temporary Supplier Can Lead To A Potential…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- 230015
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Sorento vehicles built between 11 April 2022 and 10 May 2022. Poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak. The dealer will replace the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak Defect: Poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak Remedy: Replace the fuel tank.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a potential fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Sorento built between 11 April 2022 and 10 May 2022 may be included. Kia estimates 14 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 230015 or the DVSA reference R/2023/077. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SorentoThe PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire | Urgent | R/2022/343 | |
| SorentoThe High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault | Low | R/2022/363 | |
| SorentoThere is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot brake pedal being applied. If this occurs and should the parking brake not be activated a vehicle rollaway could occur | Urgent | R/2022/328 | |
| SorentoA fuel leak can develop on the diesel low pressure fuel line | Urgent | R/2022/143 | |
| SorentoA fault has been identified in the manufacture of the front l/h seat belt pre-tensioner | Urgent | R/2022/147 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2022/343 on 6 Feb 2023, for the PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) models can overheat…. The one launched after it was R/2023/121 on 5 May 2023, for a potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of…. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/077, launched 24 April 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.