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2018 Kia Stinger Recalls & Complaints

4

open safety recalls on record

Critical

90 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 1.09 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Critical18V754000

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, raises the risk of a fire.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Critical20V518000 Park outside

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

engine compartment fire can raises the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Critical24V169000

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger:Hoses/Plumbing

oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can raises the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Serious23V634000

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

loss of drive power can raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Complaint volume

90 this model-year 7 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

4Crashes
12Fires
6Injuries
3Deaths

Across 90 complaints. Severity Index 1.09.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Engine21 · 23%Electrical System10 · 11%Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 11%Exterior Lighting7 · 8%Service Brakes7 · 8%Power Train6 · 7%Unknown Or Other5 · 6%Fuel System, Gasoline4 · 4%
  1. Engine — 21 reports
  2. Electrical System — 10 reports
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 10 reports
  4. Exterior Lighting — 7 reports
  5. Service Brakes — 7 reports
  6. Power Train — 6 reports
  7. Unknown Or Other — 5 reports
  8. Fuel System, Gasoline — 4 reports
  9. Structure:Body — 3 reports
  10. Vehicle Speed Control — 3 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2018 · 2019 (3) · 2020 (6) · 2021 (5) · 2022 (1) · 2023 (1)

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.