2019 KIA Stinger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stinger years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 KIA Stinger. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Stinger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (12 complaints, 27%), typically at around 21,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 44owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 KIA Stinger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 27% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 20% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 14% | 1,380 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 11% | 16,041 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 11% | 9,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% | 21,021 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 23,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 KIA Stinger recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger:hoses/plumbing
Problem: 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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2019 Kia Stinger 2.0T, VIN [XXX], suffered catastrophic engine failure at 32,000 miles due to a replacement fuel injector installed by an authorized Kia dealership. On XXX, Galeana Kia of [XXX], replaced the fuel injector on cylinder 3 under fault codes P0300 and P0303 and returned vehicle as…
I was driving on the highway & my sunroof exploded. At first i thought someone had dropped something off a bridge , but i realized from the damages. Sunroof exploded. The glass caused damage to my paint !
Oil pressure sensor failure on the engine, there is an open TSB for this same issue/same engine on other Kia models but not the Stinger. Dealer verified that the oil pressure is fine and that it is the sensor, independently verified by a third party shop. Dealer charge is over $3k for the repair…
My 2019 Kia Stinger GT2 with approximately 25,000 miles has been out of service since February 12, 2026 for diagnosis and repair of a system issue. The vehicle has remained at the dealership for over two months. Multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to Kia corporate…
The roof trim panel separates from the vehicle while driving. Depending on the car's speed the metal, plastic and rubber strip is lifted up and off the car and into the slip stream behind the vehicle creating a serious hazard for cars behind us. We examined the strip and determined the plastic…
Other KIA Stinger years
← 2018 Stinger · 2020 Stinger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stinger | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Stinger | 18 | 1 |
| 2021 Stinger | 17 | 5 |
| 2020 Stinger | 16 | 6 |
| 2019 | 44 | 3 |
| 2018 Stinger | 69 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KIA Stinger?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 KIA Stinger?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 KIA Stinger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stinger model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.