Kia Stinger Recalls (2018-2023)
The Kia Stinger has been the subject of 7 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2018 to 2023 model years. They cluster mostly around the fuel system, electrical system, and engine and engine cooling.
The Kia Stinger scores 14 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 86% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 29% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 7 campaigns span 6 model years of the Kia Stinger. The single largest affected 28,200 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Stinger problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia Stinger may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia Stinger recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia Stinger recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2023 Kia Stinger Recalls
1 recall affects the 2023 Kia Stinger, involving the engine and engine cooling.
2022 Kia Stinger Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Kia Stinger, involving the engine and engine cooling.
2021 Kia Stinger Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2021 Kia Stinger, involving the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
2020 Kia Stinger Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2020 Kia Stinger, involving the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
2019 Kia Stinger Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2019 Kia Stinger, involving the engine and engine cooling, fuel system, and service brakes.
2018 Kia Stinger Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2018 Kia Stinger, involving the engine and engine cooling, fuel system, and service brakes.
Every Kia Stinger recall in detail
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2018-2023 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 36,248
- Reported
- Mar 1, 2024
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2024
Defect: 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 for this recall is SC300.
NHTSA campaign number 24V169000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2018-2021 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 18,224
- Reported
- Sep 13, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2023
Defect: 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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.
NHTSA campaign number 23V634000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 53
- Reported
- Nov 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 10, 2021
Defect: 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 campaign number 21V862000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 635
- Reported
- Sep 16, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2020
Defect: 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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.
NHTSA campaign number 20V560000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2018-2021 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 28,200
- Reported
- Aug 27, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2020
Defect: 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.
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 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V518000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2020 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 104
- Reported
- Jul 22, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 28, 2020
Defect: 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 campaign number 20V422000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2018 Kia Stinger
- Vehicles in this recall
- 16,011
- Reported
- Oct 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2018
Defect: 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, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.
NHTSA campaign number 18V754000.
Common questions about Kia Stinger recalls
- Does the Kia Stinger have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on record for the Kia Stinger across the 2018 to 2023 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, electrical system, and engine and engine cooling.
- How many times has the Kia Stinger been recalled?
- The Kia Stinger has 7 recall campaigns from the 2018 to 2023 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia Stinger recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 28,200 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Which Kia Stinger model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Kia Stinger has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia Stinger has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.