Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Kia Stinger has 6 recalls, 15 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
15
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V862000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gau...
20V422000
STEERING
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 ...
20V560000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 manuf...
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
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a Failure of the Remedy for NHTSA Recall 23V634000 (Kia Recall SC281). The original r... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving to work when suddenly my steering wheel gets supper heavy as I was making a turn shook... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Transmission light appeared and a loud knocking noise followed by white smoke bellowing out of the e... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I was driving to work and the steering wheel just looked up and got really stiff and hard to control... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car shut off while driving down the road, it would not restart, there were no warning lights or c... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Stinger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | The vehicle will shut off without reason from time to time. I'll be sitting at a light, stop sign, ... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was sitting at a red light with my foot on the brake. When I took my foot off the brake when the l... |
| Feb 5, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Dealer said it is a known issue, but the brakes leave deposit on rotors and cause severe shaking whi... |
| May 15, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dealer stated that the GDI pump has failed and that is not a common issue. My car started shuddering... |
| Dec 27, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | 1st safety related incident discovered December 27th, 2021, rear window defroster stopped working. C... |
| Jun 7, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | moving forward into parking space with my foot on the brake car accelerated and smashed into a tree. |
| Jan 7, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW IN JULY AND HAVE HAD THE SAME ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM AT LEAST 7 TI... |
| Jul 27, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LINE CONNECTION WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD A LOCK/COVER THAT WAS NOT SEATED/ATTACHED. IS... |