The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V634000·Announced 2023-09-13

2020 Kia Stinger: Fuel Pump Defect Causes Loss of Drive Power

Kia is recalling 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles due to a fuel control valve defect that can cause loss of drive power and increased crash risk. Dealers will update engine software and replace the fuel pump as needed.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the fuel pump and engine control system. The defect directly causes loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash—a significant safety consequence that meets the Severe criterion under NHTSA recall standards.

Plain-English summary

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

Loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Approximately 18,224 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule service. Dealers will update the engine control unit software and inspect and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 18, 2023. For additional information, visit www.nhtsa.gov or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2020 KIA STINGER
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
  • fuel-pump-defect
  • loss-of-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
18,224

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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