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NHTSA Recall 23V634000 — Kia America, Inc.

Official NHTSA recall 23V634000 covers 4 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

Official identifiers and sources shown at claim level Data refreshed 8/28/2026

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What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 23V634000 was received on 2023-09-13 and is associated with 4 source rows covering 4 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is Kia America, Inc..

applications
4
campaign number
23V634000
potential units
18,224
manufacturer campaign number
SC281

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

Check the VIN in the official recall lookup. If the campaign applies, contact an authorized dealer about the remedy; recall remedies are normally handled through the manufacturer program. If warning signs or unsafe operation are present, stop driving and arrange safe transport.

do not drive
No
park outside
No
vin check required
Yes
recommended channel
dealer

SOURCES

causes

Defect described in the recall record

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.

campaign number
23V634000
official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

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

do not drive
No
park outside
No

repair options

Official 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.

vin applicability required
Yes
dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 4 applications across 1 makes and 1 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

listed application count
4

components

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

applications

  • KIA
  • KIA
  • KIA
  • KIA

SOURCES

methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

source rows
4
vin check required
Yes
individual vehicle verified
No