{"id":"2020_kia_stinger","make":"Kia","make_slug":"kia","model":"Stinger","model_slug":"stinger","year":2020,"url":"/kia/stinger/2020/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":41598,"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 Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":41597,"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 Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":41599,"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":449,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3900,"save_spend":-8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"KMX","modified":"Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":41600,"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":"Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"}],"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":"21V862000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE","mfr":"Kia Motors America","reported":"2021-11-05","owner_notified":"2021-12-10","units":53,"summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles.  A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.","consequence":"An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC219.","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":"SC219","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"20V560000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Kia Motors America","reported":"2020-09-16","owner_notified":"2020-10-29","units":635,"summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles.  The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.","consequence":"Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began October 29, 2020.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC198.","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":"SC198","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":"20V422000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Kia Motors America","reported":"2020-07-22","owner_notified":"2020-08-28","units":104,"summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine.  A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.","consequence":"A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge.  The recall began August 28, 2020.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC193.","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":"SC193","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":43,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":16,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",6],["Fuel/Propulsion System",6],["Engine",5],["Service Brakes",2],["Steering",2],["Power Train",2]],"by_year":{"2020":1,"2021":2,"2022":2,"2023":3,"2024":2,"2025":2,"2026":4},"excerpts":[["2026-04-08","Fuel/Propulsion System","Was wondering why this vehicle isn't included in the fuel pump recall .There is hesitation, starves for fuel. All the symptoms, per mechanic, saying that is should be included!"],["2026-03-31","Fuel/Propulsion System","I am reporting a Failure of the Remedy for NHTSA Recall 23V634000 (Kia Recall SC281). The original recall attempted to \"fix\" a High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) issue via a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). This remedy has failed. My vehicle is currently experiencing the exact safety hazard described in th\u2026"],["2026-03-04","Steering","I was driving to work when suddenly my steering wheel gets supper heavy as I was making a turn shook the life out of me my eps went out if you could please do a good will repair or see if there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s any extended warranty please check for a TSPs"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.087,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"4 DR RWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.087,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":5,"complaints":16},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}