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2018 Kia Stinger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 69
Latest campaign: Mar 1, 2024

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Mar 1, 2024	24V169000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Sep 13, 2023	23V634000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Aug 27, 2020	20V518000
Electrical system	1	–	Oct 25, 2018	18V754000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 1, 2024Latest campaign


Mar 1, 202424V169000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V169000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V169000 · Mar 1, 2024
Sep 13, 202323V634000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V634000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V634000 · Sep 13, 2023
Aug 27, 202020V518000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 20V518000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V518000 · Aug 27, 2020
Oct 25, 201818V754000	Electrical system: wiring front underhood The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V754000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V754000 · Oct 25, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component69

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69Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	23	33	0	3	0
Electrical system	11	16	2	4	2
Fuel/propulsion system	10	14	0	1	0
Service brakes	9	13	0	1	0
Exterior lighting	7	10	0	0	0
Power train	6	9	0	0	0
Unknown or other	5	7	0	0	0
Fuel system	5	7	0	0	0
Gasoline	5	7	0	0	0
Steering	3	4	1	1	2
Engine and engine cooling	3	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	4	1	1	2
Structure	3	4	0	1	0
Hydraulic	2	3	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“(2018 kia stinger gt2 awd) vin:[XXX] The above-referenced vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure directly resulting from a ruptured turbocharger oil feed line—the exact defect covered by federal Safety Recall…”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767913
Seat belts
“Seat belt clicks in, registers as being put on by dash sensor but comes unbuckled when force pushes it forward. Latch is not fully catching on drivers seat.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766492
Engine
“On XXX my son picked up his 2018 Kia Stinger (VIN [XXX]) from Ken Garff Honda Riverdale, UT after a routine oil change, filter change, and tire rotation (RO# 5026743).”
Filed 08/07/2026 · ODI 11755487

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2018 Kia Stinger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Stinger. The most recent, 24V169000 (reported March 1, 2024), concerns engine and engine cooling. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Kia Stinger?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 69 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Kia Stinger?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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