7 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On certain Kia K900 and Stinger vehicles with the 3.3-liter turbocharged engine, the oil feed pipe and hose that supply oil to the left turbocharger can wear out over time. This can cause the pipe and hose to leak engine oil. Because this leak happens near hot parts of the engine, it raises the chance of a fire starting in the engine compartment while the car is being driven.
On certain Kia Stinger vehicles, the plunger inside the fuel control valve may get stuck inside the high pressure fuel pump. When this happens, pressure inside the pump can build up too high, a problem the recall calls over-pressurization. This can cause the vehicle to lose drive power, meaning the vehicle's ability to keep moving forward can be affected while it is being driven.
On some 2020-2021 Kia Stinger vehicles, a software error in the instrument cluster can cause the fuel gauge to show an inaccurate reading, meaning the gauge may not show how much fuel is actually in the tank. Because of this, the vehicle could unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall while driving. Dealers will update the software at no cost to the owner.
Kia is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A small piece of leftover plastic from the manufacturing process may be left in the jet nozzle of the fuel pump. That can block the nozzle, so the engine does not get enough fuel. Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020.
Kia is recalling certain Stinger vehicles equipped with certain engines. While the vehicle is being driven, a fire may start in the engine compartment, in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit is located. A fire in the engine compartment can increase the risk of injury or increase the risk of a crash.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Kia says a part inside the power steering system on some Stinger vehicles with the 2.0-liter turbo engine may not have been manufactured correctly. Because of this, the steering could lock up or become difficult to turn while you are driving. This problem is inside the electric power steering assembly Kia installed on these vehicles. Kia is recalling the affected vehicles to address this manufacturing issue with the steering system.
Kia Stinger vehicles have a wiring harness at the front of the car that runs through the engine compartment and the passenger compartment. This wiring can rub against a rough burr on the left fender body panel. Over time, that rubbing may wear down the wiring's covering and damage the wires. This kind of damage affects the electrical wiring running through the front of the vehicle.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 67 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2018–2023 Kia Stinger. 6 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Kia K900 and Stinger Turbo Oil Leak Risk" (NHTSA campaign 24V169000), reported Mar 1, 2024.
The 2020 Kia Stinger has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Kia Stinger recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Kia Stinger: Engine Compartment Fire Risk While Driving (20V518000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: