Kia Stinger Recalls (2021-2023)

What recalls does the Kia Stinger have?

• 2021-2023 Kia Stinger Hoses and Plumbing Recall (24V169)
  March 1, 2024 · 36,248 vehicles · Engine

  3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

  Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge.

• 2021 Kia Stinger Fuel Pump Recall (23V634) Repeat recall
  September 13, 2023 · 18,224 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Kia Stinger Fuel Gauge Recall (21V862)
  November 5, 2021 · 53 vehicles · Fuel System

  A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

  Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge.

• 2021 Kia Stinger Fuel Pump Recall (20V560)
  September 16, 2020 · 635 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

  Risk: Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Kia Stinger Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (20V518) Park outside
  August 27, 2020 · 28,200 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge.

Which Stinger parts are recalled most?

Which Stinger model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Stinger for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 Kia Stinger campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Kia dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Stinger owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

At certain times when I am braking the brake "skips" it's like i am unable to brake so I end up braking late. It's become a safety hazard since there are times when I have almost hit another car.

2021 KIA Stinger owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11678569

At certain times when I am braking the brake "skips" it's like i am unable to brake so I end up braking late. It's become a safety hazard since there are times when I have almost hit another car.

2021 KIA Stinger owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11678569

My 2022 Kia Stinger first went into the dealership because it would not accelerate properly even at full throttle, creating an immediate safety risk in traffic.

2022 KIA Stinger owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11724259

Can a recall make your Stinger a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Kia Stinger a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 5 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Kia models with recalls

• Carnival: 7 recalls
• Carnival Hybrid: 1 recall
• EV6: 5 recalls
• EV9: 10 recalls
• Forte: 5 recalls
• K4: 3 recalls
• K5: 9 recalls
• Niro: 3 recalls
• Niro EV: 5 recalls
• Niro PHEV: 3 recalls
• Rio: 2 recalls
• Seltos: 4 recalls
• Sorento: 13 recalls
• Sorento Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Sorento PHEV: 8 recalls
• Soul: 5 recalls
• Sportage: 11 recalls
• Sportage Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Sportage PHEV: 3 recalls
• Stinger: 5 recalls
• Telluride: 16 recalls
• Telluride Hybrid: 2 recalls

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