Steering
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Vehicles affected
- 104
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-07-22
- Owners notified
- 2020-08-28
Defect description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC193.