Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V560000 Reported September 16, 2020

Insufficient fuel supply

Kia America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 635 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V560000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC198
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
635
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 16, 2020
Completion Rate
97.01

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 stinger vehicles. the fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc198.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V560000 or campaign SC198.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V560000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V560000?

NHTSA recall 20V560000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on September 16, 2020. It addresses: Insufficient fuel supply. The recall affects approximately 635 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V560000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC198. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.