2020 Kia Stinger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Stinger. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6), Electrical System (6), Engine (5).
Key takeaways
- 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 38% |
| Engine | 5 | 31% |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% |
| Steering | 2 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-08
Was wondering why this vehicle isn't included in the fuel pump recall .There is hesitation, starves for fuel. All the symptoms, per mechanic, saying that is should be included!
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-03-31
I am reporting a Failure of the Remedy for NHTSA Recall 23V634000 (Kia Recall SC281). The original recall attempted to "fix" a High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) issue via a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). This remedy has failed. My vehicle is currently experiencing the exact safety hazard described in th...
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-03-04
I was driving to work when suddenly my steering wheel gets supper heavy as I was making a turn shook the life out of me my eps went out if you could please do a good will repair or see if there’s any extended warranty please check for a TSPs
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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.