Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Kia Stinger has 4 recalls, 64 complaints.
4
Recalls
64
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V754000
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...
20V518000
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 expand...
23V634000
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,...
24V169000
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 ...
Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The oil pressure light is coming on . Even after doing oil change at dealership it’s not going away.... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oil light comes on and out i do have warranty for the car. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is experiencing active symptoms consistent with the defects described in recalls SC279 an... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | related malfunction on my 2018 Kia Stinger. My hazard lights are activating on their own, changing f... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My oil light came on around 91,000 miles. Kia is known for this issue being an oil pressure sensor i... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving my car as normal, but noticed a clicking noise but with NO dashboard lights on. Went t... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ENGINE | I have a check engine light related to the high pressure fuel pump. Because i brought the car in for... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump recall came back but Kia wouldn’t take it back without the recall being open |
| May 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the engine started kno... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Confirmed that the Oil Pressure Switch had to be replace. Kia had a recall begin July 3, 2019 that t... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that occasionally while starting the vehicle... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Oil Pressure Switch is bad. Kia had a recall begin July 3, 2029 that the part was faulty and did ext... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Oil pressure sender unit is failing on these vehicles. There are several reports on the forums abo... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oil pressure switch is malfunctioning. At idle, low oil light comes after. When accelerating the lig... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Around a two years ago the headlight brights failed and have yet to come back. Kia refuses to fix th... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Casey Kia located in Newport News Virginia continues to delay the replacement of my fuel pump. I was... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | SEATS | 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?... |
| May 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |