Model year 2020 · Kia

2020 Kia Stinger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Stinger — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on March 1, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: STINGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Kia Stinger, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V169000	March 1, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger › Hoses/Plumbing
23V634000	September 13, 2023	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
21V862000	November 5, 2021	Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge
20V560000	September 16, 2020	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V518000	August 27, 2020	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
20V422000	July 22, 2020	Steering

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V169000Manufacturer no. SC300

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger › Hoses/Plumbing

Report received by NHTSA: March 1, 2024
Owner notification: April 26, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 36,248 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V169000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V634000Manufacturer no. SC281

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: September 13, 2023
Owner notification: December 18, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,224 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V634000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V862000Manufacturer no. SC219

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge

Report received by NHTSA: November 5, 2021
Owner notification: December 10, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 53 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

Safety risk

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V862000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V560000Manufacturer no. SC198

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: September 16, 2020
Owner notification: October 29, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 635 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

Safety risk

Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V560000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V518000Manufacturer no. SC196

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: August 27, 2020
Owner notification: November 30, 2020
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 28,200 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V518000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V422000Manufacturer no. SC193

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: July 22, 2020
Owner notification: August 28, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 104 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC193.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V422000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 4, 2024.