The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Manufacturing changes were made to the orvr spring force and float wire length reducing the valve angle. Certain valves caused fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity.
The risk
This would cause customers to add more fuel to the tank causing fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck.
The fix
Dealers will replace the orvr valve. Owner notification began November 13, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-175 (00V175000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SC015 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control |
| Report date | July 17, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 13, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 100,137 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-175 repair free?
Yes. Kia dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the orvr valve. Owner notification began November 13, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 100,137 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.