NHTSA recall 18V754000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 18V754000 |
| Manufacturer's number | SC170 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Reported | 2018-10-25 |
| Owners notified | 2018-12-20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Units potentially affected | 16011 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-05-11 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 16011 |
| Reported remedied | 14025 (87%) |
| Reported unreachable | 379 |
| Reported removed | 142 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
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 can happen
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.
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.
| 2018 KIA STINGER | Built 2017-07-20 to 2018-06-08. |
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