Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
24V169000NHTSA report received March 2024Model years: 2018–2023
NHTSA campaign 24V169000: Kia Stinger engine and engine cooling recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge.
23V634000NHTSA report received September 2023Model years: 2018–2021
NHTSA campaign 23V634000: Kia Stinger fuel system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.
21V862000NHTSA report received November 2021Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 21V862000: Kia Stinger electrical system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
20V560000NHTSA report received September 2020Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 20V560000: Kia Stinger fuel system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge.
20V518000NHTSA report received August 2020Model years: 2018–2021
NHTSA campaign 20V518000: Kia Stinger service brakes recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge.
20V422000NHTSA report received July 2020Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V422000: Kia Stinger steering recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge.
18V754000NHTSA report received October 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V754000: Kia Stinger electrical system recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other full-size sedans to weigh against the Kia Stinger. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Kia Stinger have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Kia Stinger, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Kia Stinger?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, fuel system, service brakes, engine and engine cooling, steering. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Kia Stinger recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Kia Stinger at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Kia Stinger pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Kia Stinger through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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