OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 20V518000

NHTSA campaign 20V518000 covers 4 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 28,200 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received August 27, 2020 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 20V518000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 20V518000 says

NHTSA campaign 20V518000 identifies SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and states that An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.

Consequence summary

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 20V518000

For NHTSA campaign 20V518000, the filed corrective action says: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

Owner notification: November 30, 2020
Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Component groups: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 20V518000

RecallRoad links 4 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 20V518000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2021 Kia StingerOpen model-year report →2020 Kia StingerOpen model-year report →2019 Kia StingerOpen model-year report →2018 Kia StingerOpen model-year report →