Kia Stinger Recalls

NHTSA has issued 7 safety recalls for the Kia Stinger, covering model years 2018 through 2023. Fuel system faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2020 model year has the most, with 6 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 36,248 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2024.

Urgent safety advisory on the Kia Stinger

One recall below tells owners to park outside and away from buildings, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked and switched off.

Check your own VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether these apply to your car.

Total recalls: 7
Model years affected: 6
Most recalled part: Fuel system
Latest recall: 2024

Kia Stinger recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 7 total.

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All Kia Stinger recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

24V169000Engine and coolingReported March 1, 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING

Model years affected: 2018–2023

The problem

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

What can happen

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

The fix

Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Vehicles affected: 36,248
Maker's recall no.: SC300
Owners notified: April 26, 2024

Read campaign 24V169000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V634000Fuel systemReported September 13, 2023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Model years affected: 2018–2021

The problem

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.

What can happen

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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: 18,224
Maker's recall no.: SC281
Owners notified: December 18, 2023

Read campaign 23V634000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V862000Electrical systemReported November 5, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

Model years affected: 2020–2021

The problem

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.

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 53
Maker's recall no.: SC219
Owners notified: December 10, 2021

Read campaign 21V862000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V560000Fuel systemReported September 16, 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Model years affected: 2020–2021

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

What can happen

Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.

Vehicles affected: 635
Maker's recall no.: SC198
Owners notified: October 29, 2020

Read campaign 20V560000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V518000BrakeReported August 27, 2020

NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Model years affected: 2018–2021

The problem

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.

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 28,200
Maker's recall no.: SC196
Owners notified: November 30, 2020

Read campaign 20V518000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V422000SteeringReported July 22, 2020

STEERING

Model years affected: 2020

The problem

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.

What can happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 104
Maker's recall no.: SC193
Owners notified: August 28, 2020

Read campaign 20V422000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

18V754000Electrical systemReported October 25, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Model years affected: 2018

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.

What can happen

The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.

Vehicles affected: 16,011
Maker's recall no.: SC170
Owners notified: December 20, 2018

Read campaign 18V754000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Kia Stinger is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Kia Stinger recall questions

How many recalls does the Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Kia Stinger across model years 2018 to 2023. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Kia Stinger model year has the most recalls?

The 2020 Kia Stinger carries the most, with 6 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Kia Stinger recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Kia Stinger with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.