2021 Kia Stinger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Kia Stinger. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (6), Unknown Or Other (5), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 29% |
| Engine | 4 | 24% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 6% |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% |
| Air | 1 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-06-17
My car started skipping or stalling when I'd press the accelerator. Then the check engine light came on. I took it to an Independent mechanic and it showed high pressure fuel pump or system. The spark plugs were changed, but the problem remained. I checked and noticed that there was a recall for that particular problem...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-10-01
Since April I have been having the same issue. Sometimes when I am stopped and the autostop is supposed to shut down the engine, the engine just sputters and if I hit the gas nothing happens. I have to put the car in park and shut it down then restart it. I try to shut the auto stop off when I get in the car but someti...
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2025-08-05
At certain times when I am braking the brake "skips" it's like i am unable to brake so I end up braking late. It's become a safety hazard since there are times when I have almost hit another car. Also, the other is the silver trim on the exterior looks completely faded probably from the sun but I've seen multiple stin...
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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.