2019 KIA STINGER

3 recalls, 53 complaints - 73 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING

Defect Description

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 engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

36,248 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.

18,224 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

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. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer serv... Read more

28,200 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Complaint Statistics

53 total complaints 1 crashes 3 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	8
ENGINE	8
POWER TRAIN	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
STEERING	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
AIR BAGS	2

Incident date: May 23, 2025

Rivian identified the recalls on our car model and are failing to get the vehicle to repair them since we are unable to get to the dealership.

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

Seem like there was a recall on the 3.3L engines on the Hyundai Santa Fe starting January 26, 2017, for engine related knocking noise. My Vin is [XXX] according to the Manufacturing plate it was made in Korea released on January 04, 2017. I realize it is a 22-day window on the recall but after an o... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

Around 4:30pm on April 17, 2026 I got in my SUV in my driveway. Shut door and started the engine, heard a loud noise, looked in rear view mirror and saw the lift gate glass had blown out from inside the vehicle!

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trims had detached. The v... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I am writing to formally report an issue regarding Safety Recall 24S02 on my 2019 Ford Explorer, which is incorrectly shown as completed by Cornerstone Ford in Elk River, Minnesota. This recall involves the exterior A‑pillar trim on 2011–2019 Ford Explorer vehicles and is a documented Ford safet... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and jolted. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving between the second and the third gears. Addi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

Service brakes because the brakes engaged on their own while reversing, with no obstruction present. Power Train because the transmission downshifting unexpectedly in traffic, forcing us to pull over on the highway and restart the engine. Electrical because the rear camera blackouts while reversing ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

Car auto accelerated in parking lot structure. Hit column; air bags did not deploy so no injury to me, the driver. Dealer refuses to confirm the data to support their conclusion that driver was at fault. Vehicle inspected by dealer owned collision center and dealer related insurance company. No w... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2025

Lifters in engine failed at beginning of March 2025 and destroyed inside of engine. Transmission failed in summer of 2024 and had to be replaced

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

At approximately 25k miles, the steering became "sticky" at all operating speeds. Extra effort was required to maneuver the vehicle or to simply keep it within the travel lane. The car was not safely operable prior to repair. A local dealership replaced the steering rack and pinion (at my cost). ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

After driving and doing errands I tried to pull truck into garage and noticed it was hard to move. It seemed like brakes were stuck on despite not applying brakes. I pulled out of driveway to drive around block. Lost all brakes while driving down county road at 50 mph. Check engine light on, brake f... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2025

On [XXX] while on vacation out of state with my family our 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali stalled out on [XXX]. After safely navigating through 5 o'clock traffic just outside of Atlanta, the vehicle would not turn over or even attempt to start back up. We contacted onstar for assistance and was advised to... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2024

Chest clip is magnetic and can be opened by child without using the buttons to open. No longer staying closed.

Incident date: May 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deale... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2024

Driving 40 mph all dash electronics went off as going to turn into parking lot medium traffic steering very very hard to turn, made into lot pulled immediately into first open space engine stalled. Put into park attempted to restart, click-click-click like dead battery opened hood alternator belt ok... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2023

I am the original owner of this vehicle. I bought it brand new in 2016 and had all service done by Ford Dealership. I was told to have transmission flushed and serviced at 80,000 miles which I did. I was never advised to have anything done to the transmission before 80,000 miles. On 12/06/2023 with ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2023

While driving the steering locked up, steering assist came up, and something about steering sensor. Very dangerous going down highway and steering locks up on you. They need a recall on 2011 Ford F150 Electronic Steering.

Incident date: Feb 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Insight. The contact stated that vehicle failed to respond after shifting the transmission to the desired gear. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the acc... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light, the light turned green, and the contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle jerked and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the resid... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had recently received an oil change. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed t... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2022

I only have 16,2000 miles on this car and for a while now after driving for 10-15 minutes I get a good shaking out of the front end and steering wheel when I use the brakes. I have no problems when the car is cold (less then 10 miles). I gets to the point I am worried there is something wrong with... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2019

****BIG safety issue. Headlights low visibility- doesn't shine far enough ahead to avoid any possible collision w/ pedestrian/vehicle. Headlights seem to shine down more and not far enough up ahead. I've avoided driving at night all together due to this safety issue. I do NOT have vision issues- it ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2019

Incident date: May 20, 2022

I have driven 6,000 miles myself since purchasing the vehicle in March of ‘22. The brakes have developed a wobble or shutter feeling. While driving with no braking, the vibration is obvious. When braking, the vibration feels dangerous.

Incident date: May 21, 2022

Front rotors are warped from time we bought the car brand new They told us it wouldn’t be covered under warranty. They got so bad I replaced the front rotors and pads 5/21/22 myself which has fixed the issues. This is a problem with all the stinger models

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

Koon kia of Woodbridge has been unable to complete this fire hazard recall. I brought in and scheduled repair. I have contacted them many tines and have been told they will contact when they have parts. Now they dont return calls about recall. Corporate kia sending warnins but dealer will not repai... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2019

Under braking, the entire car vibrates violently. First time I mentioned it to Kia, they resurfaced the rotors and it fixed it temporarily. It doesn’t feel like I am in good control of the car when it is vibrating. Yes it has been confirmed by Kia Stevens Creek in California. Yes, Kia resurface... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2019

Incident date: Jun 19, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Stinger equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Pilot Sport 4, Front Tire Size: 225/40/ZR19, DOT number: HCUJ00HX4118; and Rear Tire Size: 255/35/ZR19, DOT number: HCN401FX4118. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the driver-side rear tire experienced a... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2020

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Stinger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V518000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA STINGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V518000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED STEVE LANDERS KIA (201 COLONEL GLENN PLAZA LOOP, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210, (501) 404-4... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA STINGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V518000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ARCHER KIA (11614 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77031, (888) 879-5194) AND IT WAS CONF... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2021

EARLIER TODAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE TOLLWAY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE(SOMEWHAT LIKE A BLOW OUT) I PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND PULLED OVER. I EXITED THE TOLLWAY TO FIND THE SUNROOF SHATTERED WITH A HUGE HOLE!!! THANK GOD I HAD THE SHADE CLOSED! THIS IS THE SUNROOF, NOT ONE OF THE WINDOWS OR WINDSHIELD!! THERE W... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA STINGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V518000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BERWYN KIA (7050 OGDEN AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402, (708) 797-0300) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRME... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2020

I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY KIA THAT THERE IS A RECALL CAUSING ENGINE FIRES BACK IN NOVEMBER 2020. I HAVE BEEN TRYING NOW WITH TWO DEALERSHIPS FOR MONTHS TO GET IT FIXED. I AM TOLD THEY EITHER DON'T HAVE THE PART AND I CAN'T MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR WHEN I MAKE THE APPOINTMENT AND SHOW UP, THEY DON'T FIX ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2021

MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION COMING OFF INTERSTATE THIS EVENING AND MY CAR JUST JUST DOWN AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I TRIED TO START IT 3X AND 4TH TIME I OPENED THE DOOR AND SHUT IT AND THEN IT STARTED. 3 DAYS AGO I GOT A VOICE WARNING SOMETHING IS WRONG W THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. TO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2021

Incident date: Jan 26, 2021

ON FEB 18, 2020 THE CAR HAD A THROTTLE HESITATION AND CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC WHILE TURNING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN STARTED AGAIN HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CAR WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE. CAR HAD ERROR CODES P061B, P0172, P0175, P2180, P2178. KIA ADVISED TO NOT DRIVE THE CAR AND HAVE IT TOWED TO ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2021

Incident date: Oct 26, 2020

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 20V-518. I OWN A 2019 KIA STINGER GT2 AND I'VE HAD MAJOR ISSUES AND A RECENT 'INTERIM' SAFETY RECALL LETTING ME KNOW THE ENGINE CAN CATCH FIRE AND I SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT AND SHOULD LEAVE IT OUTSIDE (NOT IN MY GARAGE) AND WAIT UNTIL THEY SEND ME ANOTHER LETTER AND HAVE A FIX. IT'S ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2020

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY VEHICLE, STATING THAT THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE, AND THEY ARE PRONE TO CATCHING FIRE - AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PARKED OUTSIDE. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP TO ASK FOR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, AND WAS SPECIFICALLY TOLD TO BRING MY CAR IN TO THEIR DEALERS... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA STINGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V518000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) INFORMING HER TO CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. JOE MYERS KIA (16484 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77040, (713) 587-9940... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2020

MY CAR ACCELERATED OM IT'S OWN ON A SMALL STREET AND I HIT TWO CARS AND DAMAGED MINE AND I BARELY STOPPED BEFORE HITTING A BRICK WALL I DID CONTACT KIA CONSUMER AND THEY SAID THEY WILL SEND INSPECTOR TO CHECK THE CAR AND NOBODY EVER CAME I CALLED THEM FIVE OR SIV TIMES ABOUT THIS BECAUSE BODY SHOP... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 17, 2020

WHEN STOPPED, THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY STOP THE ENGINE WHILE IDLING, AND RESTART THE ENGINE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. SOMETIMES, WHEN THE ENGINE RESTARTS, THERE IS A DIP IN ELECTRICAL POWER THAT RESULTS IN THE CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS AND DISPLAY BLANKING OUT AND COMIN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2020

I STARTED MY CAR AND REALIZED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLASHING AND INDICATED "CHECK MY BLIND SPOT FOR A COLLISION". I WAS PULLING OUT ONTO A SECONDARY ROAD AND THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS IN THE NEAR VICINITY. I THOUGHT EVERYTHING WOULD CORRECT ITSELF ONCE I STARTED DOWN THE ROAD. I TURNED... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 3, 2019

COMPARED TO THE MANY CARS I'VE DRIVEN, I BELIEVE I HAVE TO ADD MORE EFFORT TO BRAKE FOR MY KIA STINGER. IT TAKES TOO LONG TO COME TO A STOP FOR THE FORCE I'M ADDING TO THE BRAKE. IT IS MORE NOTICEABLE IN THE CITY DUE TO CONSTANT BRAKING. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH IT SINCE I GOT THE CAR BUT IT WAS TIM... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2019

KEY PROBLEM IS WITH THE SUNROOF AND A CONSTANT, UNENDING RATTLING. THE SOUND IS VERY LOUD WHENEVER THE CAR IS MOVING BUT IT IS ALSO PRESENT WHEN CAR IS RUNNING BUT STATIONARY. IF SUNROOF IS OPEN, THE RATTLING DISSIPATES; ROAD TYPES OR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DO NOT CAUSE THE SOUND TO CHANGE IN ANY WAY... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 KIA STINGER

2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 KIA STINGER

73 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	13
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
100000 POWER TRAIN	4
160000 STRUCTURE	3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2018-2021 MY Kia Stinger vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbo

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.0L T-GDI ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC279) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software logic of the engine control module (ECM) with an improved version on 2018-2021MY Stin

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2018-2021 MY Kia Stinger vehicles equipped wi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2018-2021 MY

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SC279_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SC279_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SC279_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

SC279_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC279).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SC279_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

100000 POWER TRAIN

PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chat

020000 SUSPENSION

010000 STEERING

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,

160000 STRUCTURE

163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: VARIANT CODING AFTER MDPS/EPS REPLACEMENT - This Pitstop provides information to perform variant coding on some 2018-2023MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, after replacement of an MDPS and/or EPS unit. The selections on KGIS do not match th

010000 STEERING

160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR FOR SUNROOF OPERATION - This bulletin provides information to replace the rear sled assembly in the sunroof (left and right side) on some 2018-2023MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from September 2

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT FOR INTERMITTENT NO SOUND - This bulletin provides information to replace the AVN head unit on some 2018-2020MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from October 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DYNAMIC BENDING LIGHT DTC B232509/B232609 - MOISTURE ABSORBENT & BRACKET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to repair an inoperative Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) by replacing the moisture absorbent a

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM OBD CODE DISPLAY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA474) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

100000 POWER TRAIN

160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM OBD CODE DISPLAY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA474) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2019MY Stinger (CK) vehicles eq

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT NO SOUND - This Pitstop provides information regarding audio dropping / intermittent no sound concerns on some 2018-2019MY Stinger (CK) vehicles equipped with the Harman/Kardon Audio system. This is an intermittent iss

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions dat

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: KDS COOLING FAN ACTUATION TEST - This Pitstop provides information regarding the KDS Cooling Fan Actuation Test which is only available for 2019MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles. A screenshot of the Cooling Fan Actuation Test for a 2018MY

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position i

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

KIA STINGER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA STINGER across all model years (2018, 2023).

20 Total Recalls

219 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

9 Reported Crashes

16 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

KIA STINGER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2023	1	6	View
2022	1	20	View
2021	5	25	View
2020	6	29	View
2019 (current)	3	53
2018	4	86	View

Other KIA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SORENTO	188	13,593	View
SPORTAGE	165	6,601	View
SEDONA	118	3,350	View
OPTIMA	100	10,128	View
TELLURIDE	70	2,186	View
SOUL	66	7,233	View
SORENTO HYBRID	62	159	View
SOUL EV	62	50	View

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2019 KIA STINGER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 KIA STINGER

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 KIA STINGER

Most Affected Components

KIA STINGER - All Years Overview

KIA STINGER - Year by Year

Other KIA Models