2021 Kia Stinger Recall List
5 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Stinger, affecting engine, fuel system, electrical system, and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 1
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Mar 1, 2024
- Owner complaints
- 17
All 2021 Kia Stinger recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 24V169000Mar 1, 2024Engine36,248 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger:hoses/plumbing
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 23V634000Sep 13, 2023Fuel System18,224 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 21V862000Nov 5, 2021Electrical System53 vehicles
Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 20V560000Sep 16, 2020Fuel System635 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 20V518000Aug 27, 2020Brakes28,200 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
Risk: 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Stinger have?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Stinger, covering engine, fuel system, electrical system, and brakes.
- Are 2021 Kia Stinger recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2021 Kia Stinger?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 24V169000, reported Mar 1, 2024, concerning the engine.