2020 Kia Stinger: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
16
Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
25.0
Severity index
Severity index 25.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 37.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 37.5% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 31.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 12.5% |
| STEERING | 2 | 12.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 12.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 6.2% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 6 of 16 complaints (37.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V862000 | 05/11/2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading. |
| 20V422000 | 22/07/2020 | STEERING | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becomi |
| 20V560000 | 16/09/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine. |
| 20V518000 | 27/08/2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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 |
| 23V634000 | 13/09/2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. |
| 24V169000 | 01/03/2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.