2018 Kia Stinger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Stinger. The most-reported areas: Engine (24), Fuel/Propulsion System (12), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 33% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 13% |
| Power Train | 7 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 7% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2018 Kia Stinger 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-02
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2018 Kia Stinger 3.3L Twin-Turbo I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2018 Kia Stinger 3.3L twin-turbo due to a suspected failure involving the high-pressure fuel pump and high-pressure fuel pipe. While driving, my vehicle began hesitating and sputtering while stopped at a traffic li...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-22
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Statement Vehicle: 2018 Kia Stinger Premium 2.0L Turbo VIN: [XXX] Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: High Pressure Pump [1, 5] Recall Campaign Reference: 2023 Kia High-Pressure Fuel Pump Safety Recall [5] 1. Failure of Initial Recall Remedy & Active Safety Hazard This vehicle ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-21
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact became aware of white smoke coming from underneath the hood before the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the independent m...
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More for the 2018 Kia Stinger
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.