KIA 2018-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 …

Recall #: 23V634000

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Kia recalled Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel contro….

KIA 2018-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP was recalled by Kia in September 13, 2023. Reason: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may …. Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump …. Verify recall #23V634000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kia issued this NHTSA recall-Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may ….

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agency class: September 13, 2023
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #23V634000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	23V634000
Date reported	September 13, 2023
Date initiated	September 13, 2023
Recalling firm	Kia
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner not…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 13, 2023. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23V634000.

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Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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