KIA STINGER (2018) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2018 Stinger vehicles with damaged wiring harness that could cause fire. Owners must have wiring inspected by dealers; free repairs if needed. Recall started December 20, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2018 Stinger vehicles because the front wiring harness can get damaged by a burr on the fender, increasing fire risk. Owners should have the wiring inspected by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225141-kia-2018-stinger-electrical-recall-fire-risk-from-damaged-wiring.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225141-kia-2018-stinger-electrical-recall-fire-risk-from-damaged-wiring · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V754000
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“Kia 2018 Stinger Electrical Recall: Fire Risk from Damaged Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225141-kia-2018-stinger-electrical-recall-fire-risk-from-damaged-wiring. Based on NHTSA recall #18V754000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V754000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front wiring harness in the engine and passenger area can become damaged by a burr on the left fender. This damage may cause the wiring to short circuit, leading to a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific wiring harness damage are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Kia Stinger has a burr on the left fender that could damage the wiring harness. The recall started December 20, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to get the recall notification and instructions.
Have Wiring Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will check for damage to the wiring harness and install a cover if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front wiring harness can get damaged by a burr on the left fender, which may cause a short circuit and fire.
Is there a risk of fire?
Yes, the damaged wiring harness may short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if your 2018 Kia Stinger has a burr on the left fender that could damage the wiring harness.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V754000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 18V754000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V754000 (October 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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