2020 Kia Stinger · Fuel system
Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall
The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 23V634000 includes certain 2018 to 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The engine may hesitate, fail to start, stall or lose power if fuel delivery is interrupted
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2018 to 2021 Kia Stinger
- NHTSA campaign 23V634000
- The manufacturer filing lists 18,224 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
These guides explain the safety and evidence checks that apply to this problem file.
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