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2018 Kia Stinger Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia Stinger has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Kia Stinger

Engine
13
Electrical
9
Brakes
9
Other
8
Lights
7
Fuel System
5
Powertrain
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 28, 2024POWER TRAINOil pressure sender unit is failing on these vehicles. There are several reports on the forums abo...
Jul 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAll of a sudden while driving on the road my vehicle lost total power in the middle of an intersecti...
Aug 2, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEBought a CERTIFIED PREOWNED 2018 Kia Stinger from Russ Darrow Kia in Madison, WI Feb. 2021. Approx....
Nov 13, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn 11/13/2020 my car had 26,942 miles. I experienced my first issue with my vehicle where it lost po...
Dec 27, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE KNOCKING. THIS GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE AND WOULD...

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