2019 Kia Stinger recalls and problems

The 2019 Kia Stinger has 3 safety recalls and 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Urgent: recall 20V-518 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
3
Complaints
45
Crashes / fires
1 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Kia Stinger vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Kia Stinger recalls

Recall 24V-169: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Mar 1, 2024 · 36,248 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Recall 23V-634: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 13, 2023 · 18,224 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.

Recall 20V-518: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Aug 27, 2020 · 28,200 vehicles affected · Kia Motors America

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.

Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

2019 Kia Stinger problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine13
Electrical System9
Service Brakes6
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Unknown or Other5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Power Train3
Visibility/Wiper3
Structure2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Tires1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Kia Stinger complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Nov 7, 2026
Low fuel pressure light comes on at low RPM’s commonly caused by a faulty sensor that many owners are experiencing. This was an issue with the 2.0L Kia stinger which a recall was sent out previously but is impacting the 3.3L V6 models (mine) aswell. It can cause the engine to lose power at anytime and enter a limp mode at any speed which is incredibly dangerous. A service recall was created for the 2.0L turbo stinger and there needs to be one for the 3.3L V6 aswell.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Aug 28, 2026
My 2019 Kia Stinger 2.0T, VIN [XXX], suffered catastrophic engine failure at 32,000 miles due to a replacement fuel injector installed by an authorized Kia dealership. On XXX, Galeana Kia of [XXX], replaced the fuel injector on cylinder 3 under fault codes P0300 and P0303 and returned vehicle as "operating as designed." I paid for this repair out of pocket. On XXX— 57 days post-repair — Galeana Kia's own technician documented verbatim: "Found injector stuck opened. Performed compression test and found low compression on cylinder 3 due to piston ring failure. Injector stuck open washed out…
Visibility/Wiper · reported Jul 20, 2026
I was driving on the highway & my sunroof exploded. At first i thought someone had dropped something off a bridge , but i realized from the damages. Sunroof exploded. The glass caused damage to my paint !
Engine · reported Jun 10, 2026
Oil pressure sensor failure on the engine, there is an open TSB for this same issue/same engine on other Kia models but not the Stinger. Dealer verified that the oil pressure is fine and that it is the sensor, independently verified by a third party shop. Dealer charge is over $3k for the repair and third party is just about $2k.
Electrical System · reported Apr 20, 2026
My 2019 Kia Stinger GT2 with approximately 25,000 miles has been out of service since February 12, 2026 for diagnosis and repair of a system issue. The vehicle has remained at the dealership for over two months. Multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to Kia corporate engineering. Despite these efforts, the issue has not been clearly diagnosed and no permanent repair has been completed. The vehicle is currently unusable, and the inability to identify the root cause raises concerns that the issue could result in unpredictable or recurring system behavior. Given the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Kia Stinger have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Kia Stinger: 24V-169 (engine and engine cooling), 23V-634 (fuel system, gasoline), 20V-518 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Kia Stinger?

Owners report engine problems most often (13 reports), followed by electrical system (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,500 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.