Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger: hoses/plumbing
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
36,248
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-01
Owners notified
2024-04-26
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Safety risk
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
28,200
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-27
Owners notified
2020-11-30
Defect description
Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.
Safety risk
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.
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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
29
33,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
14
55,700 mi
Electrical system
12
6,900 mi
Exterior lighting
9
3,000 mi
Unknown or other
9
—
Power train
7
8,828 mi
Service brakes
7
11,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
83,270 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
5
77,600 mi
Steering
4
8,500 mi
Structure: body
3
6,900 mi
Vehicle speed control
3
8,500 mi
Lane departure: assist
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
99,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
62,000 mi
Seats
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
1
—
Suspension
1
—
Visibility/wiper
1
9,200 mi
The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.