CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Kia Stinger has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (12 reports).
2019 Kia Stinger recalls
Oil leak from turbo hose can cause engine fire
Certain Kia K900 and Stinger vehicles with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline engine may have a left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly that can deteriorate over time and leak oil.
Fuel Pump Valve Can Stick, Causing Sudden Power Loss
A fuel control valve plunger inside the high pressure fuel pump may stick.
Engine Fire Risk From Brake Control Module
Certain 2018 through 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles may have a problem in the area where the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) is located.
Most common 2019 Kia Stinger problems
Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
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 injector on cylinder 3 under fault codes P0300 and P0303 and returned vehicle as "operating as designed." I paid for this repair out of pocket. On XXXâ 57 days post-repair â Galeana Kia's own technician documented verbatim: "Found injector stuck opened. Performed compression test and found low compression on cylinder 3 due to piston ring failure. Injector stuck open washed out piston rings." The failed injector was the replacement part Galeana Kia installed on XXX Full engin
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 !
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, independently verified by a third party shop. Dealer charge is over $3k for the repair and third party is just about $2k.
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. Multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to Kia corporate engineering. Despite these efforts, the issue has not been clearly diagnosed and no permanent repair has been completed. The vehicle is currently unusable, and the inability to identify the root cause raises concerns that the issue could result in unpredictable or recurring system behavior. Given the reliance on electronic and computer-controlled systems, there is concern about safe and reliable operati
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 hazard for cars behind us. We examined the strip and determined the plastic clips that hold this panel in place do not function as intended, or fail to adequately hold this large section of trim in place during driving conditions. We brought this to the attention to the Kia dealership and were told "Warranty replacement items are not covered after 12 months". They offered to replace the item but we believe it is material craftsmanship and a design flaw that allows this trim
2019 Kia Stinger questions
Does the 2019 Kia Stinger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Kia Stinger: Oil leak from turbo hose can cause engine fire; Fuel Pump Valve Can Stick, Causing Sudden Power Loss; Engine Fire Risk From Brake Control Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Stinger?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (12), Electrical System (9), Service Brakes (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Kia Stinger has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.