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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the instrument cluster can cause the fuel gauge to show an inaccurate reading. If the gauge overstates how much fuel is left, the vehicle could run out of fuel and stall without warning, which raises the risk of a crash.
The fix is a software update to the instrument cluster, performed by an authorized dealer at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. If you have not received one, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall SC219. You can also enter your VIN on the NHTSA website to check for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Stinger | 20202021 |
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