IllustrationEACH TIME WE GO TO PUT FUEL INTO THE GAS TANK IT FLIES BACK OUT. SOMETIMES AS MUCH AS A FOOT OR MORE OUT OF THE GAS TANK OPENING. THIS HAS GONE ON FOR MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS NOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH KIA SORENTOS AROUND THIS YEAR MODEL WITH AROUND THE SAME AMOUNT OF MILES AS OURS. *TR
2003 Kia Sorento
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2003 Kia Sorento do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 242.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
350–25K
3725–50K
5050–75K
4275–100K
57100–150K
22150K+
243 reports with mileage · 62 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports3 fire reports8 injury reports
What owners actually said
305 reportsMY FIRST KIA WAS SPORTAGE 2000 WITH 165000 MILES WHEN I SOLD THAT VEHICLE, I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS THIS WAS MY REASON TO BUY KIA AGAIN, I BUY A SORENTO 2003 NO COMPLAINTS ONLY THE 2 RECALLS FROM KIA IS THE ONLY THING I HAVE IN THIS VEHICLE. BUT SINCE THE LAST YEAR AFTER 75000 MILES I HAVE THIS REAL PROBLEM FOR ME WITH THE GAS SPILL…
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MY FIRST KIA WAS SPORTAGE 2000 WITH 165000 MILES WHEN I SOLD THAT VEHICLE, I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS THIS WAS MY REASON TO BUY KIA AGAIN, I BUY A SORENTO 2003 NO COMPLAINTS ONLY THE 2 RECALLS FROM KIA IS THE ONLY THING I HAVE IN THIS VEHICLE. BUT SINCE THE LAST YEAR AFTER 75000 MILES I HAVE THIS REAL PROBLEM FOR ME WITH THE GAS SPILLS, MY SITUATION TODAY IS NOT THE SAME LIKE ITS WAS FIVE YEARS AGO....AND SPEND ABOVE $500 FIXING THIS PROBLEM WHO ATTRIBUTE AT FAILURE OF DESIGN FROM KIA MOTORS IS BEYOND MY BUDGET. I HAVE NOT IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS FROM KIA WHO I MAKE THEM SOLELY RESPONSIBLE OF THIS DEFECT. SOMEBODY CAN TELL ME HOW I HAVE TO PROCEED TO MAKE ACCOUNTABLE KIA IN THIS MATTER?? *TR
WHEN I TRY TO FILL GASOLINE IN MY CAR, THE PUMP WILL CLICK OFF AFTER FILLING ABOUT 1/2 GALLON AND WILL THEN SPRAY GASOLINE BACK AT ME FOR THE FIRST 3-4 TIMES IT CLICKS OFF. I NOTICED A RECALL WAS DONE ON THIS MODEL FOR THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATOR FILTER WHICH IS THE ISSUE. I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED BUT STILL HAVE THE ISSUE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 275 AT 60 MPH. ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED..TOTAL SYSTEM POWER FAILURE..2 DAUGHTERS ALMOST LOST THEIR LIVES TRYING TO MANEUVER THIS DEATH MISSILE TO EMERGENCY LANE..JUST IN TIME TO MISS MULTIPLE TRACTOR TRAILERS VEHICLES FROM CRUSHING THEM..NOT TO MENTION MULTIPLE PASSENGER CARS IN HARMS …
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WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 275 AT 60 MPH. ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED..TOTAL SYSTEM POWER FAILURE..2 DAUGHTERS ALMOST LOST THEIR LIVES TRYING TO MANEUVER THIS DEATH MISSILE TO EMERGENCY LANE..JUST IN TIME TO MISS MULTIPLE TRACTOR TRAILERS VEHICLES FROM CRUSHING THEM..NOT TO MENTION MULTIPLE PASSENGER CARS IN HARMS WAY FROM DEFECTIVE PART REPLACED MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN... KIA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY EVEN THOUGH DEFECTIVE PART IS CLEARLY AT FAULT..HAVE FIRESTONE MECHANIC WILLING TO SUBSTANTIATE CLAIM AND IS WILLING TO HELP IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.. I URGE EVERYONE THAT HAS ANY HISTORY WITH THIS DEATHTRAP TO PLEASE GET THE MESSAGE OUT THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL KILL YOU..MOST LIKELY THEIR OTHER VEHICLES WILL AS WELL...DO NOT EVER DRIVE OR PUT ANYONE YOU LOVE IN ANY VEHICLE THAT THEY MAKE!!!!! MY DAUGHTERS ARE SCARRED FOR LIFE AND NEVER WANT TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE OR ANYTHING AT THIS POINT..I AM GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE THAT I CAN REACH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA REALLY REALLY UNDERSTANDS THE TRUTH OF THIS VEHICLES DEATH WARRANT. *TR
FUEL SPEWED BACK WHEN FILLING AT STATION. *TR
DRIVING MY 2003 KIA SORENTO IN TOWN WHEN THE BRAKE, OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND LOST MY POWER STEERING. AFTER ALMOST HITTING A COUPLE CARS GOT IT TO MY IN LAWS HOUSE TO FIND THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BOLT HAD BACKED OUT OF THE HARMONIC BALANCER AND CAUSED ALL THE BELTS TO STOP. CALLED MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT IS A COMMON…
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DRIVING MY 2003 KIA SORENTO IN TOWN WHEN THE BRAKE, OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND LOST MY POWER STEERING. AFTER ALMOST HITTING A COUPLE CARS GOT IT TO MY IN LAWS HOUSE TO FIND THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BOLT HAD BACKED OUT OF THE HARMONIC BALANCER AND CAUSED ALL THE BELTS TO STOP. CALLED MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT IS A COMMON THING FOR KIA'S. TOLD ME TO TAKE THE BOLT OUT AND INSPECT IT TO SEE IF THE THREADS ARE STRETCHED IF SO TO GET A NEW BOLT. AFTER TRYING TO GET THE BOLT LOOSE IT WILL NOT BUDGE. NOW ITS ON A TRAILER ON ITS WAY TO THE MECHANICS HOUSE. JUST PAID MY FIRST PAYMENT ON IT LAST MONTH. BOUGHT IT USED BECAUSE MY WIFE LIKED THE VEHICLE AND HAD A THIRTY DAY WARRANTY AND WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IT 36 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED IT SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS. *TR
I WAS FILLING MY GAS TANK UP, AND AFTER ABOUT 2 GALLONS IT SPIT BACK OUT AT ME GOING EVERYWHERE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MANY MECHANICS AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM, SO BASICALLY I HAVE HAD TO CONTINUE DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE FOR 7 MONTHS OR SO. I HAVE GROWN TIRED OF IT AND DECIDED TO SEARCH THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT M…
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I WAS FILLING MY GAS TANK UP, AND AFTER ABOUT 2 GALLONS IT SPIT BACK OUT AT ME GOING EVERYWHERE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MANY MECHANICS AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM, SO BASICALLY I HAVE HAD TO CONTINUE DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE FOR 7 MONTHS OR SO. I HAVE GROWN TIRED OF IT AND DECIDED TO SEARCH THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE ALSO. I FIND THAT THE GAS SPILLING OUT EVERYWHERE IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN MANY WAYS, BUT NO ONE CAN SEEM TO HELP ME OUT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? *TR
DRIVING CAR DOWN ROAD WHEN BRAKES WENT SOFT PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WAS ABLE TO STOP BEFORE BRAKES WENT OUT FULLY. MY SON WAS PRACTICING FOR HIS ROAD TEST. CAR ALSO HAS CONTROL ISSUE DOES NOT FEEL VERY STABLE. FEELS LIKE IT WANT TO TIP OVER. NOISE IN FRONT END DEALER SAID YOU WILL GET USED TO IT. WHEN IT GETS BAD ENOUGH THEY MA…
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DRIVING CAR DOWN ROAD WHEN BRAKES WENT SOFT PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WAS ABLE TO STOP BEFORE BRAKES WENT OUT FULLY. MY SON WAS PRACTICING FOR HIS ROAD TEST. CAR ALSO HAS CONTROL ISSUE DOES NOT FEEL VERY STABLE. FEELS LIKE IT WANT TO TIP OVER. NOISE IN FRONT END DEALER SAID YOU WILL GET USED TO IT. WHEN IT GETS BAD ENOUGH THEY MAY BE ABLE TO FIND IT. BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE EVER OWNED. WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER KIA. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTOR FLUID BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTOR FLUID BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED CLEANING. AFTER THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE CLEANED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V353000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FUEL SPILL WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,387.
POWER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE WHILE GOING 15 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE CENTER. THEY REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY. ONCE THE BRAKE LINE WAS PERFORATED IT COMPLETELY RENDERED ALL BUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INOPERABLE. LUCK…
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POWER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE WHILE GOING 15 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE CENTER. THEY REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY. ONCE THE BRAKE LINE WAS PERFORATED IT COMPLETELY RENDERED ALL BUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INOPERABLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATE OF SPEED. HAD THIS OCCURRED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED (E.G. 65 MPH) IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. ALL BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $670. I'VE OWNED MANY VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME WITH SIMILAR AGE AND MILEAGE, BUT HAVE NEVER HAD BRAKE LINES RUST THROUGH. I LIVE IN A NORTHERN CLIMATE (NY STATE), BUT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. FRIENDS OF OURS BOUGHT THEIR 2003 KIA SORENTO ONE WEEK AFTER WE DID. THEIR VEHICLE SUFFERED THE EXACT SAME BRAKE LINE RUST THROUGH AS WE DID LAS YEAR, WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, SO I'M INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT PERCENTAGE OF SAME MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. *TR
Official recalls
105V353000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Aug 4, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE10023 · Fuel Spill During Refueling
Opened Jul 12, 2010 · Closed Dec 21, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Complaints allege that while refueling the vehicle, fuel can spill out or spit back from the fuel filler port on model year (MY) 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles (subject vehicles).Consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground.The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative emissions control system that, among other things, manages air exchange between the fuel tank and the atmosphere in an environmentally safe manner.The system consists of a vapor canister, various control valves and tubing, and a canister filter (fuel tank air filter) through which the air that flows in and out of the fuel tank must pass.Kia's testing found that if the canister filter becomes significantly clogged, excess pressure can build up in the fuel tank and cause fuel to spit back from the filler port during refueling.Kia has stated that the canister filter requires regularly scheduled service maintenance; however, the component is not listed as a maintenance item in the owner's or service manual for the subject vehicles.ODI notes that Kia does list the filter on the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual for MY 2005 and newer Kia Sorento vehicles.To address the issue of fuel spit back during refueling, Kia will conduct a service campaign of approximately 86,000 MY 2003 and 2004 Kia Sorento vehicles.The campaign will provide a one-time replacement of the canister filter, at no cost to the owner.Kia will begin notifying the affected owners in late January 2012 and will inform the owners that the filter must be serviced at regular intervals.Kia will also provide an updated service maintenance schedule.Consumers should refer to the service campaign bulletin number SC092 available in the investigative file.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline
Complaints allege that while refueling the vehicle, fuel can spill out or spit back from the fuel filler port on model year (MY) 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles (subject vehicles).Consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground.The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative emissions control system that, among other things, manages air exchange between the fuel tank and the atmosphere in an environmentally safe manner.The system consists of a vapor canister, various control valves and tubing, and a canister filter (fuel tank air filter) through which the air that flows in and out of the fuel tank must pass.Kia's testing found that if the canister filter becomes significantly clogged, excess pressure can build up in the fuel tank and cause fuel to spit back from the filler port during refueling.Kia has stated that the canister filter requires regularly scheduled service maintenance; however, the component is not listed as a maintenance item in the owner's or service manual for the subject vehicles.ODI notes that Kia does list the filter on the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual for MY 2005 and newer Kia Sorento vehicles.To address the issue of fuel spit back during refueling, Kia will conduct a service campaign of approximately 86,000 MY 2003 and 2004 Kia Sorento vehicles.The campaign will provide a one-time replacement of the canister filter, at no cost to the owner.Kia will begin notifying the affected owners in late January 2012 and will inform the owners that the filter must be serviced at regular intervals.Kia will also provide an updated service maintenance schedule.Consumers should refer to the service campaign bulletin number SC092 available in the investigative file.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Complaints allege that while refueling the vehicle, fuel can spill out or spit back from the fuel filler port on model year (MY) 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles (subject vehicles).Consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground.The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative emissions control system that, among other things, manages air exchange between the fuel tank and the atmosphere in an environmentally safe manner.The system consists of a vapor canister, various control valves and tubing, and a canister filter (fuel tank air filter) through which the air that flows in and out of the fuel tank must pass.Kia's testing found that if the canister filter becomes significantly clogged, excess pressure can build up in the fuel tank and cause fuel to spit back from the filler port during refueling.Kia has stated that the canister filter requires regularly scheduled service maintenance; however, the component is not listed as a maintenance item in the owner's or service manual for the subject vehicles.ODI notes that Kia does list the filter on the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual for MY 2005 and newer Kia Sorento vehicles.To address the issue of fuel spit back during refueling, Kia will conduct a service campaign of approximately 86,000 MY 2003 and 2004 Kia Sorento vehicles.The campaign will provide a one-time replacement of the canister filter, at no cost to the owner.Kia will begin notifying the affected owners in late January 2012 and will inform the owners that the filter must be serviced at regular intervals.Kia will also provide an updated service maintenance schedule.Consumers should refer to the service campaign bulletin number SC092 available in the investigative file.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Complaints allege that while refueling the vehicle, fuel can spill out or spit back from the fuel filler port on model year (MY) 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles (subject vehicles).Consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground.The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative emissions control system that, among other things, manages air exchange between the fuel tank and the atmosphere in an environmentally safe manner.The system consists of a vapor canister, various control valves and tubing, and a canister filter (fuel tank air filter) through which the air that flows in and out of the fuel tank must pass.Kia's testing found that if the canister filter becomes significantly clogged, excess pressure can build up in the fuel tank and cause fuel to spit back from the filler port during refueling.Kia has stated that the canister filter requires regularly scheduled service maintenance; however, the component is not listed as a maintenance item in the owner's or service manual for the subject vehicles.ODI notes that Kia does list the filter on the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual for MY 2005 and newer Kia Sorento vehicles.To address the issue of fuel spit back during refueling, Kia will conduct a service campaign of approximately 86,000 MY 2003 and 2004 Kia Sorento vehicles.The campaign will provide a one-time replacement of the canister filter, at no cost to the owner.Kia will begin notifying the affected owners in late January 2012 and will inform the owners that the filter must be serviced at regular intervals.Kia will also provide an updated service maintenance schedule.Consumers should refer to the service campaign bulletin number SC092 available in the investigative file.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Complaints allege that while refueling the vehicle, fuel can spill out or spit back from the fuel filler port on model year (MY) 2003 Kia Sorento vehicles (subject vehicles).Consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground.The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative emissions control system that, among other things, manages air exchange between the fuel tank and the atmosphere in an environmentally safe manner.The system consists of a vapor canister, various control valves and tubing, and a canister filter (fuel tank air filter) through which the air that flows in and out of the fuel tank must pass.Kia's testing found that if the canister filter becomes significantly clogged, excess pressure can build up in the fuel tank and cause fuel to spit back from the filler port during refueling.Kia has stated that the canister filter requires regularly scheduled service maintenance; however, the component is not listed as a maintenance item in the owner's or service manual for the subject vehicles.ODI notes that Kia does list the filter on the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual for MY 2005 and newer Kia Sorento vehicles.To address the issue of fuel spit back during refueling, Kia will conduct a service campaign of approximately 86,000 MY 2003 and 2004 Kia Sorento vehicles.The campaign will provide a one-time replacement of the canister filter, at no cost to the owner.Kia will begin notifying the affected owners in late January 2012 and will inform the owners that the filter must be serviced at regular intervals.Kia will also provide an updated service maintenance schedule.Consumers should refer to the service campaign bulletin number SC092 available in the investigative file.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.