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Buying a used 2020 Kia Stinger? Check these 6 recalls first
This year has the longest Stinger recall list: critical items include power steering that may lock or stiffen while driving, the brake control unit (park outside), and a turbo oil leak, joined by two high-severity fuel pump recalls and a medium recall for an inaccurate fuel gauge. Unverified NHTSA complaints are low at just 16, with one crash and no fires or injuries. Fuel/propulsion and electrical system top those few filings, echoing the fuel pump recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify both fuel pump recalls and the power steering recall were completed by VIN
- Test steering at low and highway speed for stiffening or binding
- Compare the fuel gauge reading against an actual fill-up
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Kia Stinger
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Stinger power steering may lock or stiffen while driving | Steering | critical |
| Kia Stinger brake control unit can cause engine fire · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Kia Stinger and K900 turbo oil leak fire risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Kia Stinger fuel pump flaw can cut engine power | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Kia Stinger fuel pump can cause sudden power loss | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Kia Stinger fuel gauge may read inaccurately | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
16 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 6 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 6 | None found |
| Engine | 6 | Yes |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |