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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Kia Stinger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 17
Latest campaign: Mar 1, 2024

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	–	Sep 13, 2023	23V634000 20V560000
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Mar 1, 2024	24V169000
Electrical system	1	–	Nov 5, 2021	21V862000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Aug 27, 2020	20V518000

Safety recalls5

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1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 1, 2024Latest campaign


Mar 1, 202424V169000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V169000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil. Risk An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving. Remedy Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300. Campaign NHTSA 24V169000 · Mar 1, 2024
Sep 13, 202323V634000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V634000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V634000 · Sep 13, 2023
Nov 5, 202121V862000	Electrical system: instrument panel fuel gauge An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V862000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V862000 · Nov 5, 2021
Sep 16, 202020V560000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V560000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine. Risk Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V560000 · Sep 16, 2020
Aug 27, 202020V518000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 20V518000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located. Risk An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V518000 · Aug 27, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component17

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17Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Service brakes	6	35	1
Unknown or other	5	29	0
Engine	4	24	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	18	0
Electrical system	2	12	0
Fuel system	1	6	0
Gasoline	1	6	0
Suspension	1	6	0
Power train	1	6	1
Visibility	1	6	0
Air	1	6	0
Visibility/wiper	1	6	0
Hydraulic	1	6	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“My car started skipping or stalling when I'd press the accelerator. Then the check engine light came on. I took it to an Independent mechanic and it showed high pressure fuel pump or system.”
Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744848
Engine
“Since April I have been having the same issue. Sometimes when I am stopped and the autostop is supposed to shut down the engine, the engine just sputters and if I hit the gas nothing happens.”
Filed 10/01/2025 · ODI 11690875
Unknown or other
“At certain times when I am braking the brake "skips" it's like i am unable to brake so I end up braking late. It's become a safety hazard since there are times when I have almost hit another car.”
Filed 08/05/2025 · ODI 11678569

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2021 Kia Stinger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Stinger. The most recent, 24V169000 (reported March 1, 2024), concerns engine and engine cooling. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Kia Stinger recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), electrical system (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Kia Stinger?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Kia Stinger?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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