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Kia Stinger: Engine Compartment Fire Risk While Driving

NHTSA campaign 20V518000 · Reported Aug 27, 2020 · Kia Motors America

critical How serious is it? About this label

This is serious: a fire in the engine compartment can increase the risk of injury or a crash. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.

⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V518000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 27, 2020
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Kia is recalling certain Stinger vehicles equipped with certain engines. While the vehicle is being driven, a fire may start in the engine compartment, in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit is located. A fire in the engine compartment can increase the risk of injury or increase the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Stinger is included.
2. Until repaired, park outside and away from structures as a precaution.
3. Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for a dealer to install a new fuse kit; the repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V518000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Kia Stinger
2019 Kia Stinger
2020 Kia Stinger
2021 Kia Stinger

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Kia Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involve Fire and Reduced Braking · all 4 Kia recalls in this area

Other Kia Stinger recalls

Mar 1, 2024Kia K900 and Stinger Turbo Oil Leak Riskcritical
Sep 13, 2023Kia Stinger Fuel Pump Loss of Powerhigh
Nov 5, 2021Kia Stinger fuel gauge may read inaccuratelymedium
Sep 16, 2020Kia Stinger fuel pump may not supply enough fuelhigh
Jul 22, 2020Kia Stinger Power Steering May Lock Uphigh
Oct 25, 2018Kia Stinger Wiring Harness May Cause Firecritical

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.