Every 2020 Kia Stinger recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 24V169000
Jan 3, 2024Engine 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.
Full recall details for 24V169000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V634000
Sep 13, 2023Fuel 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.
Full recall details for 23V634000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V862000
May 11, 2021Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
- Risk
- An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.
Full recall details for 21V862000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 20V560000
Sep 16, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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 manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
- Risk
- Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.
Full recall details for 20V560000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V518000
Aug 27, 2020Service 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.
Full recall details for 20V518000 →Steering · NHTSA 20V422000
Jul 22, 2020Steering
- Problem
- 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 Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC193.
Full recall details for 20V422000 →
2020 Kia Stinger complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Stinger, reporting 1 crashes. Kia has issued at least 44 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System6
- Fuel/Propulsion System6
- Engine5
- Power Train2
- Service Brakes2
- Steering2
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (22)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (16)
- Equipment (4)
- Power Train (4)
- Structure (4)
- Engine (3)
Read Kia Stinger owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Stinger. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“moving forward into parking space with my foot on the brake car accelerated and smashed into a tree.”
2020 KIA STINGERJun 16, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11421197
“Was wondering why this vehicle isn't included in the fuel pump recall .There is hesitation, starves for fuel. All the symptoms, per mechanic, saying that is should be included!”
2020 KIA STINGERApr 8, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11729891
“I am reporting a Failure of the Remedy for NHTSA Recall 23V634000 (Kia Recall SC281). The original recall attempted to "fix" a High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) issue via a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). This remedy has failed.”
2020 KIA STINGERMar 31, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11728277
“I was driving to work when suddenly my steering wheel gets supper heavy as I was making a turn shook the life out of me my eps went out if you could please do a good will repair or see if there's any extended warranty please check for a TSPs”
2020 KIA STINGERMar 4, 2026 · OK
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11722087
“Transmission light appeared and a loud knocking noise followed by white smoke bellowing out of the exhaust. I took it to a shop and they said it now needs an engine replacement.”
2020 KIA STINGERJan 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712123
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