2021 Kia Stinger problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
• ENGINE2 reports
• ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 reports
• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1 reports
• FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 reports
• POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE1 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1 reports
• SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES1 reports

Recalls (5)

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE20V560000

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. 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.

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V518000

  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.

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE23V634000

  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.

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24V169000

  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.

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21V862000

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

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