2019 Kia Stinger reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Stinger over 8 years — 7 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Stinger years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Hoses, Fuel pump, and Brake control module.

2018 Kia Stinger — Photo by Ethan Llamas, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 44), then Electrical system (9) and Service brakes (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 3 that report a fire.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Stinger has 68 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2020 has 16 complaints, 2 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Kia Stinger. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger, hoses 2024-03-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V169000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Fuel pump 2023-09-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V634000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Brake control module 2020-08-27 · NHTSA campaign 20V518000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (44 total)

Engine

Electrical system

Service brakes

Fuel and propulsion system

Hydraulic brakes

Powertrain

Visibility and wipers

Fuel system, gasoline

Structure

Exterior lighting

Forward collision avoidance

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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. On XXX, Galeana Kia of [XXX], replaced the fuel…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-28
"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 !"
Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-07-20
"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,…"
Engine · filed 2026-06-10
"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.…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-04-20
"The roof trim panel separates from the vehicle while driving. Depending on the car's speed the metal, plastic and rubber strip is lifted up and off the car and into the slip stream behind the vehicle creating a serious…"
Structure · filed 2026-03-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Stinger all-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	25	20 MPG	$4000
Stinger all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$3300
Stinger rear-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	17	25	20 MPG	$4000
Stinger rear-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	22	29	25 MPG	$3200

Specs and fitment

First generation (CK), 2018–2023

Body styles Hatchback (liftback)

Oil 5W-30 preferred; 2.0T also lists 0W-30 or 5W-40

Tire size P225/45R18 (base/Premium), P225/40R19 (GT trims) front / P225/45R18 (base/Premium), P255/35R19 (GT trims) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-518 covers certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles (expanded from an earlier 2019-only population) for an HECU fuse concern that can lead to an engine-compartment fire; the campaign lists 28,200 vehicles and advises parking outside until a new fuse kit is installed. Recall 23V-634 covers certain 2018-2021 Stingers: the high-pressure fuel pump control-valve plunger may stick, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power (18,224 vehicles). Recall 24V-169 covers certain 2018-2023 Stingers with the 3.3-liter turbo GDI engine (and 2019-2020 K900): the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose may detach (36,248 vehicles across those models). Dealers replace the oil feed assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Kia Stinger reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Kia Stinger?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 44), then Electrical system (9) and Service brakes (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 3 that report a fire.

Is the 2019 Kia Stinger more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2019 Kia Stinger been recalled?

The 2019 Kia Stinger has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Kia Stinger?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2019 Kia Stinger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Kia Stinger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Kia Stinger is 22.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Kia Stinger take?

US notes prefer 5W-30; 2.0T also lists 0W-30 or 5W-40. Drain-and-fill with filter differs by engine (~6.0 qt 2.0T; ~7.3 qt 3.3T per Kia PS558).

Does recall 20V-518 cover the Kia Stinger?

It covers certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles for an HECU fuse concern that can lead to an engine-compartment fire; dealers apply the published remedy. The campaign unit count is for the whole listed population.

What generation is the Kia Stinger?

CK generation for the US years this site tracks (2018-2023).