Kia Stinger Recall R/2021/155: The Electrical Circuit Within The Hecu May Experience A Short Circuit Condition, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 May 2021
- Launched
- 283
- vehicles in the UK
- 201121
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Stinger vehicles built between 29 December 2016 and 5 March 2019. The electrical circuit within the HECU may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current. The dealer will replace the multi fuse assembly with a lower amperage version & replace the junction box cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical circuit within the HECU may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WITHIN THE HECU MAY EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION Defect: The electrical circuit within the HECU may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current. Remedy: Replace the multi fuse assembly with a lower amperage version & replace the junction box cover.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the multi fuse assembly with a lower amperage version & replace the junction box cover.
Are You Affected?
Stinger built between 29 December 2016 and 5 March 2019 may be included. Kia estimates 283 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 201121 or the DVSA reference R/2021/155. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| NiroKia Niro HCA fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2025/059 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2020/357 on 3 Feb 2021, for vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid. The one launched after it was R/2021/122 on 25 May 2021, for the electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/155, launched 17 May 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.