The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V862000·Announced 2021-05-11

2020-2021 Kia Stinger fuel gauge software error may cause unexpected stalling

Kia Motors America is recalling 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles with a fuel gauge software error that may cause inaccurate readings, risking unexpected fuel depletion and vehicle stalling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a vehicle safety defect affecting the fuel gauge with potential for serious consequence (unexpected stalling and crash risk), but no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. The hazard is real but the harm remains theoretical, placing this at the high end of potential risk without documented incidents.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles due to a software error in the instrument cluster fuel gauge. The defect may cause the gauge to display inaccurate fuel level readings.

When the fuel gauge reading is inaccurate, drivers may not have an accurate understanding of the fuel remaining in the tank. This could result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects both 2020 and 2021 model year Stinger vehicles. Dealers will remedy the issue by updating the fuel gauge software at no cost to owners. Owners were notified by mail as of December 10, 2021.

Owners should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the software update. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 KIA STINGER
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System / Instrument Cluster
Hazard
  • fuel-gauge-malfunction
  • vehicle-stalling
  • crash-risk
Affected units
53

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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