KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles for potential loss of drive power that could increase crash risk. Owners should contact Kia for free software update and fuel pump inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles because a fuel control valve plunger may stick, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle loses power while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79795-kia-2020-stinger-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79795-kia-2020-stinger-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V634000
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“Kia 2020 Stinger Fuel System Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79795-kia-2020-stinger-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #23V634000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V634000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization. This leads to a loss of drive power, which could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle loses power while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the potential fuel system issue are at higher risk of losing drive power.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2018-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles. The issue was first identified in December 2023, and owners received notification letters around that time.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free software update and fuel pump inspection.
Get Software Update and Inspection
Dealers will update the engine control unit software and inspect the fuel pump for necessary replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2018-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2018-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles. Owners received notification letters around December 18, 2023.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free software update and fuel pump inspection.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V634000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 23V634000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281. 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 #23V634000 (September 13, 2023)
- 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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