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Kia Stinger fuel pump can cause sudden power loss
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Serious: losing engine power without warning raises the risk of a crash, so book the free repair soon, although Kia has not told owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
On some 2018-2021 Kia Stinger cars, a small valve inside the high-pressure fuel pump can stick. When it sticks, fuel pressure builds too high and the engine can lose power. That means the car may suddenly slow down or stop pulling while you are driving, which is dangerous in traffic or at highway speed. Kia mailed owner letters in December 2023.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Stinger is covered.
2. Call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 or your dealer and mention recall SC281.
3. The dealer updates the engine software and replaces the fuel pump if needed, free of charge.
2. Call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 or your dealer and mention recall SC281.
3. The dealer updates the engine software and replaces the fuel pump if needed, free of charge.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Which Kia models have fuel leak and fuel pump recalls? · all 7 Kia recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.