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2019 Kia Stinger

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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not rated
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2019 Kia Stinger

3 recalls
43 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
43
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

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

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 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.

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

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

43 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

43
Total
1
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE12
  • BRAKES11
  • ELECTRICAL6
  • FUEL SYSTEM5
  • OTHER3

Normal Range

43 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)12
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)11
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)6

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Kia Stinger, newest first.

  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. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V634000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V518000

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

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

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

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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. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V634000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V518000

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