2019 Kia Stinger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (7) · Electrical System (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger:hoses/Plumbing 2024-03-01 · campaign 24V169000 · 36,248 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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. 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-09-13 · campaign 23V634000 · 18,224 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2020-08-27 · campaign 20V518000 · 28,200 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.
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. 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 service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.
Service bulletins (45)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-04-14 · TSB_ELE417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: infotainment software update procedure - this bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing usb for installation on applicable kia vehicles. the software downloads and usb preparation process is similar across all
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2025-12-09 · PS797 · Other
pitstop: technical operations: external damage to ultrasonic sensor: this pitstop provides information related to parking distance warning (pdw) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. the pdw system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-10-02 · SC281Y_TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: subsequent repair action: high-pressure fuel pump replacement instructions for dtc p0088 (sc281y) - this bulletin provides information related to the technical service bulletin previously published under sc281 titled “high-pressure fuel pump inspection /replacement and ec
Power Train 2025-04-17 · TSB_TRA046_R5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: transmission fluid application guide - 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 information relating to the correct transmission fluid ty
Engine 2025-04-03 · TSB_ENG222_R8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. this bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repair
Engine 2025-02-28 · TSB_ENG222_R7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. this bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repair
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2019 kia stinger 2.0t, vin [xxx], suffered catastrophic engine failure at 32,000 miles due to a replacement fuel injector installed by an authorized kia dealership. on xxx, galeana kia of [xxx], replaced the fuel injector on cylinder 3 under fault codes p0300 and p0303 and returned vehicle as "operating as designed." i paid for this repair out o…”
2026-07-20 · Visibility/Wiper“i was driving on the highway & my sunroof exploded. at first i thought someone had dropped something off a bridge , but i realized from the damages. sunroof exploded. the glass caused damage to my paint ! …”
2026-06-10 · Engine“oil pressure sensor failure on the engine, there is an open tsb for this same issue/same engine on other kia models but not the stinger. dealer verified that the oil pressure is fine and that it is the sensor, independently verified by a third party shop. dealer charge is over $3k for the repair and third party is just about $2k. …”
2026-04-20 · Power Train“my 2019 kia stinger gt2 with approximately 25,000 miles has been out of service since february 12, 2026 for diagnosis and repair of a system issue. the vehicle has remained at the dealership for over two months. multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to kia corporate engineering. despite these efforts, the issue has not been…”
2026-03-18 · Structure:body“the roof trim panel separates from the vehicle while driving. depending on the car's speed the metal, plastic and rubber strip is lifted up and off the car and into the slip stream behind the vehicle creating a serious hazard for cars behind us. we examined the strip and determined the plastic clips that hold this panel in place do not function a…”
2025-10-09 · Electrical System“wiring harness has been severed, chewed through, or burnt. multiple times. if my phone listed down below does not work call [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2025-09-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the issue involves the high-pressure fuel pump covered under recall 23v634000 (kia sc281). when the recall was marked as “completed” at the dealership, only a software update was performed. the required inspection of the fuel pump and potential replacement were never carried out. two years later, the vehicle began experiencing problems consistent …”
2025-03-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car had fuel pump recall i had it fixed on 10/24 now the car has the same issue but your kia refuses to fix it. my warranty company is replaceing the fuel pump but not the reprogramming of it but why is it my issue if it is a recall to begin with that wasn’t fixed or i would not need a high pressure fuel pump and have the same problem. kia sta…”
2025-03-11 · Engine“i brought my vehicle in for the recall sc300 and they discovered that my oil pressure switch is leaking which is on top of the engine. this is causing a leak and oil pressure light to come on intermittently. same part as the kia sorento, cadenza, and the sedona that all had the warranty extended recall to 15 years or 150,000 miles. every kia forum …”
2025-02-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car was idling louder than usual, engine light came on. car felt like it wanted to go forward while in park. dealership diagnosed bad fuel pump and sensor. had to replace fuel pump, sensor and gaskets with fuel line too.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.