KnownCarProblems2019 Kia Stinger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Stinger, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 21,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Stinger model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Kia Stinger problems
Engine
12 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles.
Received a recall notice for my vehicle, stating that there is a major issue with the engine, and they are prone to catching fire - and that the vehicle should be parked outside. I contacted my dealership to ask for any other information, and was specifically told to bring my car in to their dealership (where I…
On feb 18, 2020 the car had a throttle hesitation and cut off in traffic while turning through an intersection and when started again had check engine light and car went into limp home mode. Car had error codes p061b, p0172, p0175, p2180, p2178. Kia advised to not drive the car and have it towed to dealer. I was told…
Brakes
11 complaints · 25%I bought my Kia Stinger AWD on april the 1st and when I begin to drive I first noticed the brakes felt mussy and I had to really stand on them at moderate speeds around town and just the other day(april 28) I was coming back home and I started gearing down from 30mph and signaled two turn left and with my foot on the…
Electrical
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
I started my car and realized that the entire instrument panel was flashing and indicated "check my blind spot for a collision". I was pulling out onto a secondary road and there were no other cars in the near vicinity. I thought everything would correct itself once I started down the road. I turned onto the main road…
When stopped, this vehicle is designed to automatically stop the engine while idling, and restart the engine when I take my foot off of the brake. Sometimes, when the engine restarts, there is a dip in electrical power that results in the center console lights and display blanking out and coming back on. That symptom…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 16%On feb 18, 2020 the car had a throttle hesitation and cut off in traffic while turning through an intersection and when started again had check engine light and car went into limp home mode. Car had error codes p061b, p0172, p0175, p2180, p2178. Kia advised to not drive the car and have it towed to dealer. I was told…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, several messages appeared on the instrument panel that instructed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for service. The contact called the dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test would be performed to determine the…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 11%My car accelerated om it's own on a small street and I hit two cars and damaged mine and I barely stopped before hitting a brick wall I did contact Kia consumer and they said they will send inspector to check the car and nobody ever came I called them five or siv times about this because body shop kept telling me that…
Transmission
3 complaints · 7%On feb 18, 2020 the car had a throttle hesitation and cut off in traffic while turning through an intersection and when started again had check engine light and car went into limp home mode. Car had error codes p061b, p0172, p0175, p2180, p2178. Kia advised to not drive the car and have it towed to dealer. I was told…
My vehicle was stopped at an intersection coming off interstate this evening and my car just just down as the light turned green. I tried to start it 3x and 4th time I opened the door and shut it and then it started. 3 days ago I got a voice warning something is wrong w the engine control system. Took it to dealership…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 7%Earlier today while driving on the tollway I heard a loud noise(somewhat like a blow out) I put on my hazards and pulled over. I exited the tollway to find the sunroof shattered with a huge hole!!! Thank god I had the shade closed! This is the sunroof, not one of the windows or windshield!! There was not much traffic…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Kia Stinger recalls
Engine: hoses/plumbing
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2019 Kia Stinger
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Stinger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles); brakes (11 complaints); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Stinger have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 1, 2024 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Kia Stinger?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Stinger model year since 2000, with 44 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Kia Stinger years
- 2018
- 2019