KIA STINGER 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V634000

Make Model Year
KIA STINGER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-18 2023-09-13 2023-09-14

Production Dates: 2017-07-20 - 2018-06-08

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC281

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18224

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.