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2019 Kia Stinger recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 3 US recalls for the 2019 Kia Stinger, including 1 urgent (do not drive or park outside), and 4 in Canada. Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine.

3US recalls
1urgent recalls
44owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (3)

Park outside

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

2020-08-27 · campaign 20V518000 · 28,200 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: 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 service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline

2024-03-01 · campaign 24V169000 · 36,248 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

2023-09-13 · campaign 23V634000 · 18,224 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: 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.

Canadian recalls (4)

Show 4 Canadian recalls

Engine

2024-03-04 · campaign 2024-146

Issue: On certain vehicles, the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly could become damaged by heat from the exhaust. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot components. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 3.3 L turbo (T-GDI) engine. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly.

Fuel system

2023-09-14 · campaign 2023-511 · 241 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L turbo engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine could suddenly lose power and stall while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the high-pressure fuel pump, and replace it if necessary. The dealer will also update the engine control unit software to prevent a loss of engine power while driving.

Brakes

2021-01-05 · campaign 2021-002 · 241 vehicles

Issue: On certain cars equipped with a 2.0 L T-GDI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia believes that a fire could start in or near the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). Safety Risk: The car could catch fire while driving. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new fuse kit. The kit contains two new fuses of 25A instead of 40A, which are designed to prevent an over-current condition. Note: You may have received a notice from Kia in December 2020 to advise that your vehicle was not part of this recall, however this is a NEW recall expansion. Contact Kia Canada or your local dealer if you have any questions about this recall.

Brakes

2020-08-31 · campaign 2020-404

Issue: On certain cars equipped with a 3.3 L T-GDI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia believes that a fire could start in or near the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). Safety Risk: The car could catch fire while driving. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new fuse kit. The kit contains two new fuses of 25A instead of 40A, which are designed to prevent an over-current condition.

Owner complaints (44)

Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Stinger (1 crashes, 3 fires reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 18).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Engine12
Electrical system9
Service brakes6
Unknown or other5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Fuel/propulsion system5
Power train3
Visibility/wiper3

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Kia Stinger.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR FWD––––
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2019 Kia Stinger version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Stinger AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8)212924$3,400
Stinger AWD 3.3 L Automatic (S8)172520$4,100
Stinger RWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8)222925$3,300
Stinger RWD 3.3 L Automatic (S8)172520$4,100
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.