Vehicle recall 21V862000 · November 5, 2021
2020-2021 Kia Stinger
A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V862000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 5, 2021
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC219
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Instrument panel › Fuel gauge
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Stinger (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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