Campaign 21V-862

Software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading

Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V862000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 8, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-862
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Kia	Stinger	2020 to 2021	8

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

7 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-431 Jul 2, 2026
High voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving
26V-046 Jan 26, 2026
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail
25V-874 Dec 17, 2025
Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail
25V-649 Sep 25, 2025
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire
25V-115 Feb 24, 2025
Rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power
25V-024 Jan 17, 2025
Floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying…