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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V754000·Announced 2018-10-25

Kia Recalls 2018 Stinger Vehicles Due to Wiring Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2018 Stinger vehicles because a front wiring harness may be damaged by a burr, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness damage) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment. This harness may become damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.

The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to 2018 model year Stinger vehicles.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA STINGER
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Wiring Harness
Hazard
Affected units
16,011

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • STINGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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