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Kia Stinger fuel pump flaw can cut engine power

NHTSA campaign 20V560000 · Reported 2020-09-16 · Kia Motors America

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Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2020-2021 Kia Stinger cars have a small piece of leftover plastic in the fuel pump's nozzle from when it was built. That bit of plastic can block the nozzle, so the engine doesn't get enough fuel. When that happens, the car can lose power while you're driving. A Kia dealer will check the fuel pump and replace the nozzle housing if needed, free of charge. Kia began notifying owners on October 29, 2020.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Stinger is covered. 2. Contact a Kia dealer about recall SC198, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. 3. Let the dealer inspect the fuel pump and replace the part if needed — at no charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

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

Official notice

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary
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.
Safety 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.

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