2018–2021 Kia Stinger Fuel System Recall 23V634000 (Kia SC281)
NHTSA recall 23V634000 (Kia recall SC281) covers about 18,224 2018–2021 Kia Stinger vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Sep 13, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V634000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Dec 18, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Kia recall number SC281
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V634000 as SC281. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC281 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Stinger | 2018–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 13, 2023
- Owner notification
- Dec 18, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 23V634000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V634000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V634000 or SC281). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V634000?
NHTSA recall 23V634000 (Kia recall SC281) covers about 18,224 2018–2021 Kia Stinger vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Sep 13, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V634000?
NHTSA's record for 23V634000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V634000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V634000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 18, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Kia recall number for 23V634000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC281. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC281) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V634000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V634000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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