2018 Model Year

Kia Stinger

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
63
Recalls
1
Crashes
2
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V754000 Oct 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Exterior Lighting
Dec 2026

Around a two years ago the headlight brights failed and have yet to come back. Kia refuses to fix the issue stating normal wear. This is an incredible...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2026

Oil light comes on and out i do have warranty for the car.

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2026

My vehicle is experiencing active symptoms consistent with the defects described in recalls SC279 and SC281. These include: - Sputtering and hesitatio...

Electrical System Crash
Nov 2025

related malfunction on my 2018 Kia Stinger. My hazard lights are activating on their own, changing flash speeds, and failing to turn off at times. Thi...

Engine
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V169000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the p...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Oct 2025

My oil light came on around 91,000 miles. Kia is known for this issue being an oil pressure sensor issue. Happens around 80,000-100,000 miles. Its a p...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

I was driving my car as normal, but noticed a clicking noise but with NO dashboard lights on. Went to my dad who was formerly a mechanic to check it o...

Engine
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from th...

Fuel System
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked abnormally while accele...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

Fuel pump recall came back but Kia wouldn’t take it back without the recall being open

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Kia Stinger has 63 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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