KIA Stinger (2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V754000 · Oct 25, 2018 · Kia Motors America
16,011
vehicles affected
16,011
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V754000
- Date
- Oct 25, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 16,011
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Front underhood
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.
What can happen
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V754000?
1 model: Kia Stinger (2018), about 16,011 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V754000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at.
What can happen?
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.