Kia Stinger Recalls

The KIA Stinger has 14 recalls covering 2018 through 2023, with the most serious being a fire risk on 2018-2023 models equipped with the 3.3-liter turbo engine, where the left turbocharger oil feed pipe can deteriorate, leak oil onto hot engine components, and start an engine compartment fire while driving.

Separate from the turbocharger oil leak, 2018-2021 models without Smart Cruise Control face a fire risk originating near the anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit while driving. This applies to both the 2.0-liter and 3.3-liter engine variants across those years. Two fuel system recalls also affect 2018-2021 vehicles: the high-pressure fuel pump's control valve plunger can stick, causing over-pressurization and a sudden loss of drive power, and on 2020-2021 models specifically, a plastic burr in the fuel pump's jet nozzle can block fuel flow and cut engine power without warning.

The 2020 model year with the 2.0-liter turbo has an additional concern: a component inside the electric power steering rack can be incorrectly manufactured, causing the steering to lock up or become very hard to turn while driving. On 2020-2021 models, a software error in the instrument cluster can cause the fuel gauge to read higher than the actual tank level, potentially leading to an unexpected stall.

The 2019 model year with the 2.0-liter engine has its own high-pressure fuel pump recall, where pump failure can cause the engine to suddenly stall. The 2018 model year carries three additional issues: a wiring harness in the engine compartment can contact a sharp edge on the left inner fender, short-circuit, and start a fire; and the turbocharger oil feed pipe on 3.3-liter engines can be damaged by exhaust heat, leaking oil onto hot surfaces.

A label recall affects certain 2020 models, where the door placard lists an incorrect front tire inflation pressure.