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2018 Kia Stinger Recall List

4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia Stinger, affecting engine, fuel system, brakes, and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.

Recall campaigns
4
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
1
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Mar 1, 2024
Owner complaints
68

All 2018 Kia Stinger recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 24V169000Mar 1, 2024Engine36,248 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger:hoses/plumbing

    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.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 23V634000Sep 13, 2023Fuel System18,224 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 20V518000Aug 27, 2020Brakes28,200 vehiclesPark Outside

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    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.

    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.

  4. NHTSA 18V754000Oct 25, 2018Electrical System16,011 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring: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.

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Stinger have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Stinger, covering engine, fuel system, brakes, and electrical system.
Are 2018 Kia Stinger recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2018 Kia Stinger?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 24V169000, reported Mar 1, 2024, concerning the engine.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.