KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles with potential engine fire risk due to brake system. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles because a brake system component can cause engine fires while driving. This poses a risk of injury or crash if the fire occurs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79794-kia-2018-2021-stinger-engine-fire-risk-in-brakes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79794-kia-2018-2021-stinger-engine-fire-risk-in-brakes · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V518000
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“Kia 2018-2021 Stinger: Engine Fire Risk in Brakes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79794-kia-2018-2021-stinger-engine-fire-risk-in-brakes. Based on NHTSA recall #20V518000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V518000).
Why it’s dangerous
While driving, an engine compartment fire can occur near the brake system's electronic control unit. This fire could lead to injury or a crash if it spreads to the vehicle or surroundings.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles with 3.3L T-GDI engines are affected. Drivers who park near structures or buildings are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2021 Kia Stinger has a 3.3L T-GDI engine. The recall started in November 2020 and expanded in December 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Park Away from Structures
Until the repair is complete, park your vehicle outside and away from buildings or other structures.
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free repair.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my Stinger being recalled?
Kia recalled certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles with 3.3L T-GDI engines because an engine compartment fire may occur near the brake system while driving.
How do I know if my Stinger is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it has a 3.3L T-GDI engine and was manufactured between 2018 and 2021. The recall started in November 2020 and expanded in December 2020.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
Yes, an engine compartment fire could cause injury or a crash if it spreads to the vehicle or surroundings.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V518000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 20V518000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #20V518000 (August 27, 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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