KIA STINGER 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V862000

Make Model Year
KIA STINGER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-10 2021-11-05 2021-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC219

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

Consequence

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.

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.