KIA Stinger (2020-2021): Electrical system
Recall 21V862000 · Nov 5, 2021 · Kia Motors America
53
vehicles affected
53
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V862000
- Date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 53
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Instrument panel > Fuel gauge
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V862000?
1 model: Kia Stinger (2020-2021), about 53 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V862000?
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.
What can happen?
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.