NHTSA Campaign 23V634000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Sep 13, 2023 · 18,224 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA STINGER 2018 18,224
KIA STINGER 2019 18,224
KIA STINGER 2020 18,224
KIA STINGER 2021 18,224

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V634000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.