{"id":"2018_kia_stinger","make":"Kia","make_slug":"kia","model":"Stinger","model_slug":"stinger","year":2018,"url":"/kia/stinger/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":39719,"model":"Stinger RWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":29,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":365,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2017"},{"id":39718,"model":"Stinger AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":29,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":368,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3250,"save_spend":-5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2017"},{"id":39716,"model":"Stinger AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.3,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":25,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":445,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3900,"save_spend":-8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Thu Mar 28 00:00:00 EDT 2019"},{"id":39717,"model":"Stinger RWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.3,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":25,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":446,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3900,"save_spend":-8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Thu Mar 28 00:00:00 EDT 2019"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","recalls":[{"campaign":"24V169000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2024-03-01","owner_notified":"2024-04-26","units":36248,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC300","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V634000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Kia America, Inc.","reported":"2023-09-13","owner_notified":"2023-12-18","units":18224,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC281","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V518000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","mfr":"Kia Motors America","reported":"2020-08-27","owner_notified":"2020-11-30","units":28200,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC196","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V754000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD","mfr":"Kia Motors America","reported":"2018-10-25","owner_notified":"2018-12-20","units":16011,"summary":"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.","consequence":"The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.","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, 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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC170","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":3,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":47,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":67,"crash":2,"fire":5,"injured":2,"deaths":1,"comps":[["Engine",22],["Electrical System",11],["Fuel/Propulsion System",10],["Exterior Lighting",7],["Service Brakes",7],["Power Train",6]],"by_year":{"2018":3,"2019":13,"2020":6,"2021":3,"2022":3,"2023":10,"2024":8,"2025":14,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2024-07-26","Fuel/Propulsion System","Casey Kia located in Newport News Virginia continues to delay the replacement of my fuel pump. I was told it was replaced but 2 weeks later I was having the same issue to the point where my car was decelerating on the interstate. After I took it back in for them to repair it I was told they would look into it. I receiv\u2026"],["2024-07-09","Seats","1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2The malfunctioning components are the car seats. Specifically, both the driver and passenger seats do not go back up after reclining. Yes, these seats are available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety \u2026"],["2024-03-21","Fuel/Propulsion System","*Notice* There has been NO ACCIDENT but it could potentially be a fatal one. When performing the auto start up process the car's RPM increases rapidly, the engine makes a sputtering sound as if the car will crank or that there is a misfire and shuts down. This results in the check engine light coming on the instrument \u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":null,"complaints":67},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}