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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
16
21,000 mi
Electrical system
10
7,873 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
9
16,041 mi
Service brakes
6
1,380 mi
Unknown or other
6
9,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
5
—
Power train
4
16,041 mi
Visibility/wiper
4
12,500 mi
Structure: body
3
300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
36,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
54,000 mi
Exterior lighting
1
—
Forward collision avoidance
1
54,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt
1
23,600 mi
The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2020 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.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.