Campaign 23V-634

Fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.

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 23V634000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 33, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-634
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Kia	Stinger	2018 to 2021	33

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

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

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-232 Apr 10, 2026
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail
25V-794 Nov 17, 2025
Damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank
24V-920 Dec 10, 2024
During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak
23V-027 Jan 25, 2023
Fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak
22V-093 Feb 17, 2022
Low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak
21V-519 Jul 8, 2021
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail