repaired · 2026 Q1
Turbo/supercharger: hoses/plumbing
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
2019 Kia StingerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2019 Kia Stinger, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-634 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Kia Stinger has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes, hydraulic
3Visibility/wiper
3Power train
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Structure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Kia Stinger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Stinger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stinger median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Kia Stinger safety ratings
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Kia Stinger, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Stinger owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Low fuel pressure light comes on at low RPM’s commonly caused by a faulty sensor that many owners are experiencing. This was an issue with the 2.0L Kia stinger which a recall was sent out previously but is impacting the 3.3L V6 models (mine) aswell. It can cause the engine to lose power at anytime…
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. Dealer verified that the oil pressure is fine and that it is the sensor, independently verified by a third party shop. Dealer charge is over $3k for the repair…
My 2019 Kia Stinger GT2 with approximately 25,000 miles has been out of service since February 12, 2026 for diagnosis and repair of a system issue. The vehicle has remained at the dealership for over two months. Multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to Kia corporate…
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