NHTSA Complaint #11578804 — 2018 KIA STINGER FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11578804
Vehicle	2018 KIA STINGER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 2, 2023
Date Filed	March 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

*Notice* There has been NO ACCIDENT but it could potentially be a fatal one. When performing the auto start up process the car's RPM increases rapidly, the engine makes a sputtering sound as if the car will crank or that there is a misfire and shuts down. This results in the check engine light coming on the instrument panel and error code P0172: Replace High Pressure Fuel Pump.

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