2018 Kia Stinger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2018 Kia Stinger, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2018 Kia Stinger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses/plumbing (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
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…
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Electrical system: 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.
Remedy: 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,…
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Kia Stinger have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“(2018 kia stinger gt2 awd) vin:[XXX] The above-referenced vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure directly resulting from a ruptured turbocharger oil feed line—the exact defect covered by feder”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Engine
“Seat belt clicks in, registers as being put on by dash sensor but comes unbuckled when force pushes it forward. Latch is not fully catching on drivers seat.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Kia Stinger (Stinger AWD, Stinger RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 25–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Kia Stinger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Stinger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Stinger | 4 | 69 |
| 2019 Kia Stinger | 3 | 44 |
| 2020 Kia Stinger | 6 | 16 |
| 2021 Kia Stinger | 5 | 17 |
| 2022 Kia Stinger | 1 | 18 |
| 2023 Kia Stinger | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2018 Kia Stinger
How do I know if my 2018 Kia Stinger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2018 Kia Stinger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V754000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
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- Soul5,553 complaints
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- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.