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Kia Stinger Recall 20V518: Engine Fire Risk From Brake Control Module

NHTSA campaign 20V518, reported August 27, 2020, 28,200 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 through 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles may have a problem in the area where the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) is located. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in that area.

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or a crash. Owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify affected owners, and the remedy is a new fuse kit that dealers will install in the electrical junction box at no cost. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall SC196.

If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule the free repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V518Kia Motors America
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kia Stinger2018201920202021