KIA STINGER 2020: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V422000

Make Model Year
KIA STINGER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-28 2020-07-22 2020-07-22

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC193

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering "MDPS" Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.

Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

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.safercar.gov.