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2018 Kia Stinger

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
—
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 1 report involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Recalls4
Complaints65
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Kia Stinger

4 recalls
65 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
65
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V754000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.

  • 20V518000high

    Brake system issue

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

    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.

  • 23V634000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 24V169000high

    Engine issue

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

    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.

Consumer complaints

65 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

65
Total
2
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE26
  • FUEL SYSTEM9
  • BRAKES9
  • LIGHTING7
  • OTHER5

Serious Concerns

65 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a death. 2 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)26
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)9
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)9

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Common problems

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161 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V169000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V634000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V518000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 18V754000

    The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.