Recall 20V518000: 2018–2021 Kia Stinger

NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Aug 27, 2020

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

28,200vehicles

Model years

2018–2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.

Possible consequence

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Kia Stinger71 complaints
• 2019 Kia Stinger44 complaints
• 2020 Kia Stinger16 complaints
• 2021 Kia Stinger17 complaints