KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Steering
Kia recalls certain 2020 Stinger vehicles with faulty steering components that may lock or become difficult to turn, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the MDPS Assembly replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2020 Stinger vehicles with a potentially faulty steering component that could lock or become difficult to turn while driving. This increases the risk of losing steering control and crashing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79792-kia-2020-stinger-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79792-kia-2020-stinger-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V422000
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“Kia 2020 Stinger Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79792-kia-2020-stinger-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall #20V422000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V422000).
Why it’s dangerous
A component in the steering system may be manufactured incorrectly, causing the steering to lock or become difficult to turn while driving. This can lead to a loss of steering control and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Kia Stinger vehicles with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential steering issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Stinger has a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. The recall began on August 28, 2020, and applies to vehicles purchased from Kia dealers.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a replacement of the MDPS Assembly.
Have the MDPS Assembly Replaced
Dealers will replace the faulty steering component free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly causing the steering to lock or become difficult while driving.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly free of charge. Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
When did this recall start?
The recall began on August 28, 2020.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V422000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 20V422000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #20V422000 (July 22, 2020)
- 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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