Instrument panel: fuel gaugeRecall 21V-862 · 2020–2021 Kia Stinger

Kia Motors America recall 21V-862 covers 53 2020–2021 Kia Stinger for a instrument panel: fuel gauge problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.

87%
Vehicles repaired46 of 53 · 2023 Q3
Vehicles affected531 model
ReportedNov 5, 2021Owners notified Dec 10, 2021
Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V862000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

87%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2021 Q42023 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall