2018 KIA STINGER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2018 Kia Stinger has 7 recalls, with multiple fire risks being the most serious concern, including an engine compartment fire that can start near the brake control unit while the vehicle is moving. Several of these recalls involve fire risks from different sources. On vehicles with the 3.3-liter turbocharged engine, the left turbocharger oil feed pipe can deteriorate and leak oil onto hot engine components, creating a fire risk. Separately, the front wiring harness can contact a sharp edge on the left inner fender, wear through, and short circuit, also raising the fire risk. The brake hydraulic electronic control unit can develop an engine compartment fire in that same area while driving, and this issue does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control. There is also a fuel system concern: the high-pressure fuel pump's control valve plunger can stick, causing over-pressurization and a sudden loss of drive power. Some recalls only affect vehicles equipped with the 3.3-liter turbocharged engine.