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Kia Stinger: recalls and fuel economy

7recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
1with a "park outside" advisory

Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Recall campaigns by model year

20184
20193
20206
20215
20221
20231

Recalls by component

Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1

EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost

Model yearFuelCombinedEPA yearly fuel costVersions
2018Premium Gasoline20–25 MPG$3,300–$4,1004
2019Premium Gasoline20–25 MPG$3,300–$4,1004
2020Premium Gasoline20–25 MPG$3,300–$4,1004
2021Premium Gasoline20–25 MPG$3,300–$4,1004
2022Premium Gasoline20–25 MPG$3,300–$4,1004
2023Premium Gasoline20–25 MPG$3,300–$4,1004

Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.

All recall campaigns, newest first

NHTSA 24V169000 · reported 2024-03-01 · model years 2018–2023

Engine And Engine Cooling · about 36,248 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

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.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA 23V634000 · reported 2023-09-13 · model years 2018–2021

Fuel System, Gasoline · about 18,224 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

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.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA 21V862000 · reported 2021-11-05 · model years 2020–2021

Electrical System · about 53 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.

NHTSA 20V560000 · reported 2020-09-16 · model years 2020–2021

Fuel System, Gasoline · about 635 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

Risk: Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…

NHTSA 20V518000 · reported 2020-08-27 · model years 2018–2021 Park outside

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 28,200 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

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…

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

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA 20V422000 · reported 2020-07-22 · model years 2020

Steering · about 104 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.

Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC193.

NHTSA 18V754000 · reported 2018-10-25 · model years 2018

Electrical System · about 16,011 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.

Risk: The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed,…

Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.