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Kia Stinger fuel pump may not supply enough fuel

NHTSA campaign 20V560000 · Reported Sep 16, 2020 · Kia Motors America

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Too little fuel reaching the engine can cause a loss of drive power, which Kia says increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V560000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 16, 2020
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Kia is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A small piece of leftover plastic from the manufacturing process may be left in the jet nozzle of the fuel pump. That can block the nozzle, so the engine does not get enough fuel. Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Kia dealer, or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (recall number SC198), to book an appointment.
3. Have the dealer inspect the fuel pump and replace the nozzle housing if needed — 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 20V560000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

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 Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 7 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
Aug 27, 2020Kia Stinger: Engine Compartment Fire Risk While Drivingcritical
Jul 22, 2020Kia Stinger Power Steering May Lock Uphigh
Oct 25, 2018Kia Stinger Wiring Harness May Cause Firecritical

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.