2021 Kia Stinger Fuel Pump Recall (23V634)

Recall 23V634 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Kia Stinger in recall 23V634?

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

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Stinger with recall 23V634?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Stinger shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the fuel pump, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V634?

Recall 23V634 covers 18,224 vehicles: 2021 Kia Stinger.

NHTSA lists 18,224 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Stinger fuel pump recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 23V634 announced?

Kia America, Inc. reported recall 23V634 to NHTSA on September 13, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 18, 2023.

This recall was filed 37 months ago. If your Stinger was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Stinger is part of recall 23V634?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V634 is open on your Stinger, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Stinger vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Stinger owners do about recall 23V634?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V634000 applies to your Stinger.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Kia dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the fuel pump happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Stinger owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the fuel system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 23V634 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 17 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Kia Stinger: 17 complaints in total, 4 about the fuel system

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to his nearby residence.

2021 Kia Stinger owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11556241, filed November 21, 2023

Since April I have been having the same issue. Sometimes when I am stopped and the autostop is supposed to shut down the engine, the engine just sputters and if I hit the gas nothing happens. I have to put the car in park and shut it down then restart it.

2021 Kia Stinger owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11690875, filed October 1, 2025

My car started skipping or stalling when I'd press the accelerator. Then the check engine light came on. I took it to an Independent mechanic and it showed high pressure fuel pump or system. The spark plugs were changed, but the problem remained.

2021 Kia Stinger owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11744848, filed June 17, 2026

Can recall 23V634 make my Stinger a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2021 Kia Stinger to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same fuel pump again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021 Kia Stinger has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 20V560000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Stinger went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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