Kia Stinger Recall R/2024/253: Kia Stinger High Pressure Fuel Pump Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 634
- vehicles in the UK
- 241077
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Stinger vehicles built between 5 December 2016 and 4 April 2023. Misalignment of the fuel control valve plunger in the high pressure fuel pump can result in uneven wear. The dealer will update the control software the high pressure fuel pump will be checked and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Misalignment of the fuel control valve plunger in the high pressure fuel pump can result in uneven wear. This may potentially result in loss of motive power and in some cases the check engine light may illuminate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia Stinger High Pressure Fuel Pump Recall Defect: On affected vehicles misalignment of the fuel control valve plunger in the high pressure fuel pump can result in uneven wear. This may potentially result in loss of motive power and in some cases the check engine light may illuminate. Remedy: On affected vehicles the control software will be updated the high pressure fuel pump will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: kia Stinger high pressure fuel pump recall.
The Fix
The dealer will update the control software the high pressure fuel pump will be checked and if necessary replaced. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Stinger built between 5 December 2016 and 4 April 2023 may be included. Kia estimates 634 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 241077 or the DVSA reference R/2024/253. 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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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2024/218 on 31 May 2024, for kia Soul SK3 curtain airbag recall. The one launched after it was R/2024/304 on 8 Aug 2024, for kia Stinger oil feed pipe leak. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/253, launched 17 June 2024. 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.