2018 Kia Stinger engine problems

The 2018 Kia Stinger has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Engine complaints

28%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Stinger engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V169000EngineMarch 1, 2024 · 36,248 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE NOT RUNNING. CAME OUT OF BIG DEAL CONVENIENT STORE LOCATED ON RTE 9 CHESTERFIELD, NH TO FIND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CALLED 911 AND USED A STORE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO TRY TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. WAITED FOR THE FIRE DEPT TO ARRIVE, THEY PUT THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 1, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2018 Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2018 Kia Stinger engine — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Kia Stinger engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 24V169000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.