Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia stinger has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
13
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
24V169000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
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 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is experiencing active symptoms consistent with the defects described in recalls SC279 an... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ENGINE | I have a check engine light related to the high pressure fuel pump. Because i brought the car in for... |
| May 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the engine started kno... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Confirmed that the Oil Pressure Switch had to be replace. Kia had a recall begin July 3, 2019 that t... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Oil Pressure Switch is bad. Kia had a recall begin July 3, 2029 that the part was faulty and did ext... |
| May 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |
| Mar 24, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | ENGINE | Turbo oil supply line cracked and leaking oil increasing risk of a fire. |
| May 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The car will lose power while accelerating and the turbo does not properly work well. Was told it wa... |
| Apr 14, 2020 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in her gara... |
| Feb 15, 2020 | ENGINE | CAR CHECK ENGINE WENT ON. TOOK TO AN AUTO STORE AND WAS TOLD CYLINDER 3 WAS MISFIRING. PROCEEDED TO ... |