Kia recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.
What could happen
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Stinger 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V754000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,011
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 20, 2017 to Jun 8, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
- Maker's own recall number
- SC170
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 1, 2024
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 13, 2023
- Kia recall: Electrical system Nov 5, 2021
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 16, 2020
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 27, 2020
- Kia recall: Steering Jul 22, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.