Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V754000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V754000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
16,011
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-25
Owners notified
2018-12-20

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.

Safety risk

The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Stinger2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.