KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles with a software error causing inaccurate fuel gauge readings, which may lead to unexpected fuel depletion and stalling.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling specific 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles due to a software error that causes the fuel gauge to read inaccurately. This could lead to the vehicle running out of fuel unexpectedly and stalling, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79791-kia-2020-2021-stinger-inaccurate-fuel-gauge-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79791-kia-2020-2021-stinger-inaccurate-fuel-gauge-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V862000
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“Kia 2020-2021 Stinger: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79791-kia-2020-2021-stinger-inaccurate-fuel-gauge-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V862000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V862000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to display incorrect fuel levels. This may lead to the vehicle running out of fuel unexpectedly while driving, causing stalling and potentially a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the software error are most at risk of unexpected stalling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2021 Kia Stinger has a software error in the instrument cluster. The recall was notified to owners via mail on December 10, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will update the software for free to fix the inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to read inaccurately, which may lead to unexpected fuel depletion and stalling.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2020-2021 Kia Stinger may be affected if it has a software error in the instrument cluster. The recall was notified to owners via mail on December 10, 2021.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
No specific deadline is mentioned in the recall notice; dealers will update the software for free as soon as possible.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V862000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 21V862000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219. 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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Where this comes from
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 #21V862000 (May 11, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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