The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V422000·Announced 2020-07-22

Kia Recalls 2020 Stinger Vehicles for Steering Locking Defect

Kia is recalling 2020 Stinger vehicles with 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines because a steering component may be defective, potentially causing the steering to lock or become difficult while driving.

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 in the steering system that can lead to a loss of control and increased crash risk, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020 Kia Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. The recall addresses a defect in the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly, where a component may have been manufactured incorrectly.

This manufacturing error may result in the steering locking or becoming difficult to operate while driving. A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Kia's number for this recall is SC193.

The recalled product

Product
KIA STINGER
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
104

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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