Engine: problems reported by owners
50 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine of this car to NHTSA (model years 2018–2022), typically at around 26,000 miles. Reported consequences: 1 crash, 4 fires.
Kia Stinger
2017–2023 · 6 documented defects · 5 markets
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This file gathers the known defects of the Kia Stinger, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Owners often report problems with engine on this car (50 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with fuel system on this car (37 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Most serious reported defects
See all (6) →Electrical system: problems reported by owners
35 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2018–2023), typically at around 9,000 miles. Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries, 1 death.
Brakes: problems reported by owners
29 owners in the United States reported problems with the brakes of this car to NHTSA (model years 2018–2022), typically at around 12,000 miles. Reported consequences: 1 crash, 1 fire.
Latest official recalls
See all (23) →La conduite d'alimentation en huile et l'assemblage du tuyau sur le côté gauche du turbocompresseur…
La conduite d'alimentation en huile et l'assemblage du tuyau sur le côté gauche du turbocompresseur peuvent se dégrader en raison de la chaleur du collecteur d'échappement. cela peut provoquer des fuites d'huile, et si l'huile entre en contact avec des pièces d'échappement chaudes, cela pourrait déclencher un incendie dans le compartiment moteur. type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: information non disponible
EU Safety Gate · RappelConso · FranceSep 4, 2025a12/02520/24Model years 2017–2021Shown in the original French · translation pendingView details →
Kia Stinger Oil Feed Pipe Leak
On affected vehicles due to exposure to radiant heat from the exhaust manifold the turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate over time this could cause an oil leak.
Motorrijtuigen - motor inclusief brandstof-, smeer- en koelsysteem
De olietoevoerleiding en slangconstructie van de linker turbocompressor kunnen lek raken als gevolg van blootstelling aan stralingswarmte van het uitlaatspruitstuk.
rdwJul 18, 2024MGP240243Model years 2017–2021Shown in the original Dutch · translation pendingView details →
Latest service bulletins
See all (95) →Bulletin
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR MULTI-FUSE INSPECTION AND FUSE WIRING REWORK (WTY046) - This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY046) to inspect, and if necessary, replace the blower motor fuse on certain 2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from January 6, 2021 through December 24, 2021, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the HVAC blower motor from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system provides cooling and heating to help maintain a comfortable environment inside the vehicle. The blower motor provides primary airflow for the HVAC system. Extended use of the HVAC at high fan speeds may cause damage to the multi-fuse terminals for the HVAC blower motor circuit, which can cause the blower motor to become inoperative, resulting in reduced air conditioning and heating airflow.
Bulletin
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FUSE REWORK (SC370) - This bulletin provides information to rework the blower motor fuse wiring on certain 2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from February 22, 2021 through July 21, 2021, that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 7 high-heat states (AZ, FL, HI, LA, MS, NV, and TX). The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system provides cooling and heating to help maintain a comfortable environment inside the vehicle. The blower motor provides primary airflow for the HVAC system. Extended use of the HVAC at high fan speeds may cause damage to the multi-fuse terminals for the HVAC blower motor circuit, which can cause the blower motor to become inoperative, resulting in reduced air conditioning and heating airflow.
Bulletin
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY046) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the Warranty Extension Campaign program launch.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).