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Kia Stinger

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

155

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

134

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

2

Crashes

6

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Kia Stinger

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Operating state

60

Condition issue

43

Performance issue

31

Reporting mechanism

29

Engine behavior

22

Thermal issue

20

Vibration/harshness

19

Noise

16

Braking behavior

12

Driver assistance issue

11

Lighting behavior

11

Smell

9

Electrical issue

8

Steering behavior

8

Fluid issue

7

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7

Starting behavior

4

Recent change

3

Access/entry issue

2

Safety restraint behavior

2

Safety restraint issue

2

Powering on/off behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 KIA STINGER

Filed Apr 29, 2026


My HECU failed which is common in Kia cars, got too hot caused it to burn out. Ended up destroying my bembro, rotor and brake calipers and had to pay 4500 to fix them and replace my ABS. Almost killed me driving on the Hampton roads bridge tunnel.

2019 KIA STINGER

Filed Apr 20, 2026


My 2019 Kia Stinger GT2 with approximately 25,000 miles has been out of service since February 12, 2026 for diagnosis and repair of a system issue. The vehicle has remained at the dealership for over two months. Multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to Kia corporate engineering. Despite these efforts, the issue has not been clearly diagnosed and no permanent repair has been completed. The vehicle is currently unusable, and the inability to identify the root cause…

2020 KIA STINGER

Filed Apr 8, 2026


Was wondering why this vehicle isn't included in the fuel pump recall .There is hesitation, starves for fuel. All the symptoms, per mechanic, saying that is should be included!

2020 KIA STINGER

Filed Mar 31, 2026


I am reporting a Failure of the Remedy for NHTSA Recall 23V634000 (Kia Recall SC281). The original recall attempted to fix a High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) issue via a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). This remedy has failed. My vehicle is currently experiencing the exact safety hazard described in the recall: loss of motive power and stalling at various speeds due to HPFP failure. Despite the software patch performed in 2024, the physical hardware (HPFP) has now suffered a…

2019 KIA STINGER

Filed Mar 18, 2026


The roof trim panel separates from the vehicle while driving. Depending on the car's speed the metal, plastic and rubber strip is lifted up and off the car and into the slip stream behind the vehicle creating a serious hazard for cars behind us. We examined the strip and determined the plastic clips that hold this panel in place do not function as intended, or fail to adequately hold this large section of trim in place during driving conditions. We brought this to the attention to the Kia…

2022 KIA STINGER

Filed Mar 14, 2026


My 2022 Kia Stinger first went into the dealership because it would not accelerate properly even at full throttle, creating an immediate safety risk in traffic. Over multiple visits, the dealership replaced the ECM, ABS module, brake booster, vacuum pump, and a fuel injector, and confirmed repeated electrical shorts across major systems including throttle control, braking, and fuel delivery. Despite months of repairs, the loss of power, brake assist issues, ABS faults, and electrical failures…

2018 KIA STINGER

Filed Mar 12, 2026


The oil pressure light is coming on . Even after doing oil change at dealership it’s not going away. Confirmed that the issue was with the oil pressure switch at dealership, which is a common problem for 3.3L V6 engines . Similar issue was observed in other older models with similar engine and the warranty was extended to cover this issue (WTY026).

2020 KIA STINGER

Filed Mar 4, 2026


I was driving to work when suddenly my steering wheel gets supper heavy as I was making a turn shook the life out of me my eps went out if you could please do a good will repair or see if there’s any extended warranty please check for a TSPs

2018 KIA STINGER

Filed Feb 10, 2026


Oil light comes on and out i do have warranty for the car.

2018 KIA STINGER

Filed Feb 3, 2026


My vehicle is experiencing active symptoms consistent with the defects described in recalls SC279 and SC281. These include: - Sputtering and hesitation under acceleration - Severe drop in fuel mileage - Check Engine Light - Fuel‑rail pressure fault code - Black soot at the tailpipe - Loss of power The vehicle is unsafe to drive and may stall. My dealership confirmed that the recall parts are on national backorder and cannot repair the vehicle. Kia Corporate has refused to authorize towing or a…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.