Kia Stinger recalls and problems
7 recalls and 173 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
173
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
8
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Kia Stinger by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stinger | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Stinger | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Stinger | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Stinger | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Stinger | 3 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Stinger | 4 | 72 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Most reported Kia Stinger problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | |
| Electrical System | 35 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | |
| Service Brakes | 21 | |
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | |
| Structure | 9 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | |
| Visibility | 6 |
All Kia Stinger recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-169 | Mar 1, 2024 | 2018–2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V-634 | Sep 13, 2023 | 2018–2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Kia America, Inc. |
| 21V-862 | Nov 5, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Electrical System | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. |
| 20V-560 | Sep 16, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. |
| 20V-518 | Aug 27, 2020 | 2018–2021 | Park outsideService Brakes, Hydraulic | Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. |
| 20V-422 | Jul 22, 2020 | 2020 | Steering | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. |
| 18V-754 | Oct 25, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kia Stinger?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Kia Stinger has the most reports (72). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kia Stinger have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Kia Stinger model years 2018–2023.
What are the most common Kia Stinger problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.