NHTSA recall 21V-862: Electrical System

Kia Motors America · Reported November 5, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

21V-862
November 5, 2021 · Kia Motors America
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Safety risk
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V862000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateNovember 5, 2021
ComponentElectrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Kia Stinger5 recalls total2020 Kia Stinger6 recalls total

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