KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles due to a potential fuel pump issue that could cause engine power loss and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Kia for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling some 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles because a fuel pump issue might cause engine power loss, raising crash risk. Owners need to have the fuel pump inspected and repaired by Kia at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79793-kia-2020-stinger-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-engine-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79793-kia-2020-stinger-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-engine-power · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V560000
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“Kia 2020 Stinger Fuel System Recall: Risk of Engine Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79793-kia-2020-stinger-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-engine-power. Based on NHTSA recall #20V560000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V560000).
Why it’s dangerous
A plastic burr in the fuel pump's jet nozzle could block the fuel flow, leading to insufficient fuel supply to the engine. This might cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the potential fuel pump issue are at higher risk of engine power loss.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2021 Kia Stinger has a fuel pump with a plastic burr in the jet nozzle. The recall started October 29, 2020, and applies to vehicles purchased between 2020 and 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia
Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a fuel pump inspection and repair if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.
Questions people ask
Why is my Kia Stinger being recalled?
The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr from manufacturing that could block fuel flow, causing engine power loss and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2020-2021 Kia Stinger is affected if it was purchased between 2020 and 2021, as the recall started October 29, 2020.
Is there a cost for this repair?
No, Kia will replace the jet nozzle housing assembly at no cost to the owner.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V560000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 20V560000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198. 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 #20V560000 (September 16, 2020)
- 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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