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Kia Stinger fuel gauge may read inaccurately
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The notice says running out of fuel and stalling unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V862000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Part affected | Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge |
| 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
On some 2020-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles, a software error in the instrument cluster can cause the fuel gauge to show an inaccurate reading, meaning the gauge may not show how much fuel is actually in the tank. Because of this, the vehicle could unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall while driving. Dealers will update the software at no cost to the owner.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the software update.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 21V862000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia Electrical System Recalls Involve Fires, Power Loss, and Displays · all 19 Kia recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.