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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Kia Stinger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
44
Latest campaign
Mar 1, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1–Mar 1, 2024
Fuel system, gasoline1–Sep 13, 2023
Service brakes, hydraulic11Aug 27, 2020

Safety recalls3

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
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 component44

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
44Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1227010
Service brakes1125000
Electrical system920020
Fuel/propulsion system511000
Unknown or other511100
Hydraulic511000
Visibility/wiper37000
Power train37000
Structure25000
Fuel system25000
Gasoline25000
Forward collision avoidance12000
Exterior lighting12000
Tires12000

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

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760222
  • Visibility/wiper

    “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 !”

    Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751465
  • Engine

    “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.”

    Filed 06/10/2026 · ODI 11743225

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2019 Kia Stinger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Kia Stinger?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 44 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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