Model year 2018 · Kia

2018 Kia Stinger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Stinger — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on March 1, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: STINGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Stinger, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V169000	March 1, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger › Hoses/Plumbing
23V634000	September 13, 2023	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V518000	August 27, 2020	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
18V754000	October 25, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V169000Manufacturer no. SC300

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger › Hoses/Plumbing

Report received by NHTSA: March 1, 2024
Owner notification: April 26, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 36,248 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V169000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V634000Manufacturer no. SC281

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: September 13, 2023
Owner notification: December 18, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,224 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V634000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V518000Manufacturer no. SC196

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: August 27, 2020
Owner notification: November 30, 2020
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 28,200 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V518000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V754000Manufacturer no. SC170

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA: October 25, 2018
Owner notification: December 20, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16,011 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Kia Stinger: July 20, 2017 – June 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: STINGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V754000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 4, 2024.