NHTSA Campaign 21V862000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 21V862000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Reported May 11, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V862000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V862000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.