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| vehicle | 2018 / kia / stinger |
|---|---|
| known issues | 8 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-15) |
| complaints | 67 on file (2018-10-16 → 2026-08-07) |
| recalls | 4 |
| investigations | 0 |
| fars | 16 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code) |
| indexed | yes |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
| count | earliest_date | latest_date | crash_flagged | fire_flagged | top_components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 2018-10-16 | 2026-08-07 | 2 | 5 | ENGINE:22; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:11; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:10; SERVICE BRAKES:9; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:7 |
| campaign_number | report_received_date | component | summary | consequence | remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V754000 | 25/10/2018 | 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. | The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170. |
| 20V518000 | 27/08/2020 | 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. | An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. | 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. |
| 23V634000 | 13/09/2023 | 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. | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. | 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. |
| 24V169000 | 01/03/2024 | 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. | An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving. | 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. |
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| crash_years | occupant_deaths | match_type | vpic_recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2024 | 16 | legacy-code | 0 |
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Kia Stinger vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/kia/stinger
@misc{wrenchpro_2018_kia_stinger_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Kia Stinger},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/kia/stinger}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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