2018 KIA STINGER Recall
- Campaign:
- 18V754000 on 10/29/2018
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Manufactured:
- 07/19/2017 - 06/07/2018
- Affected:
- 16,011
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- 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 repaired and a cover will be installed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin 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 TSBs (40)
- Bulletin:
- PS536
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- Pitstop - accessing driver door lock cylinder - this pitstop provides information on the location and procedure to operate the driver's door lock cylinder on all 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD178
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: rattle noise from tailgate (sa322) - this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the overslam bumpers and install a guide bumper mounting kit on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, produced from september 21, 2017 th
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG182
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: emissions label replacement (sa324) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the emissions label on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles equipped with theta 2.0-t engines, produced from september 29, 2017 through
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG178
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc18) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
- Bulletin:
- PS500_R1
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Pitstop - premium navigation or uvo eco with navigation (avn 5.0) - this pitstop provides information regarding the features and functionality on the latest generation premium navigation or uvo eco with navigation (designated as avn 5.0) sy
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD178_R1
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: rattle noise from tailgate (sa322) - this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the overslam bumpers and install a guide bumper mounting kit on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, produced from september 21, 2017 th
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE142
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: headlamp ?welcome blink? operation ? icu logic improvement (sa331) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the integrated central control unit (icu) on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, produced
- Bulletin:
- PS544
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Pitstop - front bumper tow hook cap - this pitstop provides the procedure to inspect and adjust the tow hook cap alignment on the front bumper cover on 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, equipped with the 3.3t-gdi lambda-ii engines.
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD178_R1
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action - rattle noise from tailgate (bod178) (rev 1) (closed) - see tsb-bod178a. this bulletin has been closed.
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD178A
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: rattle noise from tailgate (sa322a) - this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the overslam bumpers, install a guide bumper mounting kit and to inspect/adjust the striker on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, pro
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA074
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: theta 2.0l turbo atf warmer connector replacement (sa333) -this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the automatic transmission fluid (atf) warmer connector on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, equipped with the
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- Bulletin:
- PS549
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Pitstop - battery inspection and testing procedure using gr8 (ps549) - this pitstop provides information regarding how to properly inspect and test the battery on 18my stinger (ck) using gr8.
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD184
- Component:
- 162610 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: rear hatch rattle repair by striker adjustment (sa347) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or adjust the rear hatch striker on some 2018my stinger (ck) vehicles, produced from september 21, 2017 throu
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG178_R1
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc18) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions da
- Bulletin:
- PS552
- Component:
- 135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
- Summary:
- Pitstop - calibrating the compass in the accessory rear view mirror - this pitstop provides information regarding the compass calibration procedure of the accessory rear view mirror after installation.
- Bulletin:
- PS557
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Pitstop - stinger sound system settings - this pitstop provides information about some of the sound system settings available in the stinger (ck) vehicles with premium navigation (720-watt harmon/kardon quantum logic surround sound system w
- Bulletin:
- PS557R1
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Pitstop - stinger sound system settings - this pitstop provides information about some of the sound system settings available in the 2018my~ stinger (ck) vehicles with premium navigation (720-watt harmon/kardon quantum logic surround sound
- Bulletin:
- PS564
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Pitstop - clock concerns on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) - this pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018my vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA077
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: 2.0t fast static gear shift logic improvement (sa341) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the transmission control unit (tcu) on some 2018my stinger (ck) 2.0t vehicles, produced from septembe
- Bulletin:
- PS549_R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop - battery testing procedure - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this pitstop provides information regarding how to properly test the 12v battery on 18my stinger (ck) and niro (de phev) using the gr8 o
- Bulletin:
- PS558
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - stinger (ck) engine oil capacity & grade specs - this pitstop provides information regarding the required engine oil capacity for 2018my~ stinger (ck) vehicles, equipped with either 2.0t-gdi theta-ii or 3.3t-gdi lambda-ii turbo en
- Bulletin:
- PS566
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop -stinger (ck) remote start logic (ps566) - this pitstop provides information regarding the logic of remote start installed on some 2018my~ stinger (ck) vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- PS549_R1
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Pitstop - battery testing procedure - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this pitstop provides information regarding how to properly test the 12v battery on 18my stinger (ck) and niro (de phev) using the gr8 o
- Bulletin:
- PS558
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Pitstop - stinger (ck) engine oil capacity & grade specs - this pitstop provides information regarding the required engine oil capacity for 2018my~ stinger (ck) vehicles, equipped with either 2.0t-gdi theta-ii or 3.3t-gdi lambda-ii turbo en
- Bulletin:
- PS566
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Pitstop -stinger (ck) remote start logic (ps566) - this pitstop provides information regarding the logic of remote start installed on some 2018my~ stinger (ck) vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- PS299_R2
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Pitstop - correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - when servicing the windshield wipers on 2015my~ k900 (kh), 2016my~ optima (jfa/jf), and 2018my~ stinger (ck) vehicles during pdi, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to r
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA074_R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: theta 2.0l turbo atf warmer connector replacement (sa333) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the automatic transmission fluid (atf) warme
- Bulletin:
- VSC166_DP
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Dealer principal notice - this notice advised the dealer principal of the new voluntary service campaign to repaint areas of the 2018 my sunset yellow stinger vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- VSC166_DSM
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Dealer service manager - this notice advised the service manager of the new voluntary service campaign to repaint areas of the 2018 my sunset yellow stinger vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- VSC166_OWNER
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Owner - this document is the owner notificationfor the new voluntary service campaign to provide information regarding the repaint of areas of the 2018 my sunset yellow stinger vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- VSC166_QA
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Q & a - this document is the q & a for the voluntary service campaign to repaint areas of the 2018 my sunset yellow stinger vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- VSC166_TSB
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb - this document is the technical service bulletin for the new voluntary service campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing dam
- Bulletin:
- PS573
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Pitstop: sound settings (fader) moves to rear - this pitstop provides information related to sound settings (fader) which move to the rear automatically and/or after a phone call.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA077_R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: fast static gear shift logic improvement (sa341) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the transmission control unit (tcu) on so
- Bulletin:
- PS299_R3
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Pitstop - correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - when servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during pdi, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position i
- Bulletin:
- VSC152_DP
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Emissions service campaign (sc152) - dealer principal letter - kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign to replace the vehicle emission control information (veci) label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 m
- Bulletin:
- VSC152_DSM
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Emissions service campaign (sc152) - dealer parts and service manager letter - kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign to replace the vehicle emission control information (veci) label on all 2015, 2016,
- Bulletin:
- VSC152_OWNER_CK
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Emissions service campaign (sc152) - owner letter - dear kia stinger owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign to replace the vehicle emission control information (veci) label on some 2018 my kia s
- Bulletin:
- VSC152_QA
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Questions and answers - sc152 ? vehicle emission control (veci) label replacement voluntary emissions service campaign
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