Kia Stinger recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 166 owner complaints for the Kia Stinger (model years 2018–2023). The most reported problem area is engine (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (34 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (6).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2018 (71), 2019 (44) and 2022 (18). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Stinger model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 5 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 34 | 5 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 5 of 6 | |
| Service brakes | 21 | 5 of 6 | |
| Power train | 14 | 5 of 6 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V169000 | Mar 1, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger, hoses/plumbing | 2018–2022 | 36,248 |
| 23V634000 | Sep 13, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018–2021 | 18,224 |
| 21V862000 | Nov 5, 2021 | Electrical system: instrument panel, fuel gauge | 2020–2021 | 53 |
| 20V560000 | Sep 16, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2020–2021 | 635 |
| 20V518000 | Aug 27, 2020 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2018–2021 | 28,200 |
| 20V422000 | Jul 22, 2020 | Steering | 2020 | 104 |
| 18V754000 | Oct 25, 2018 | Electrical system: wiring, front underhood | 2018 | 16,011 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 2 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.