Kia Stinger 2018

• Recall 258103 [USA]: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
  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.
  dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 26, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc300.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 246073 [USA]: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 18, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc281.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 143404 [USA]: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
  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 area where the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) is located.
  kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began november 30, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc196.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 129528 [USA]: The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2018 kia stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.
  kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began december 20, 2018. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall sc170.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall R/2021/155 [UK]: The electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition
  The electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current.
  replace the multi fuse assembly with a lower amperage version & replace the junction box cover.

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• Recall 2020404 [Canada]: Brakes
  Issue: on certain cars equipped with a 3.3 l t-gdi engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia believes that a fire could start in or near the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu). Note: this recall does not affect vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc). Safety risk: the car could catch fire while driving. Corrective actions: kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new fuse kit. The kit contains two new fuses of 25a instead of 40a, which are designed to prevent an over-current condition.

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• Recall 2018598 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the front wiring harness could come in contact with a sharp metal opening on the left inner fender and become damaged. This could result in an electrical short-circuit and create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect the front wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, the dealer will install a plug/cover to the opening on the left inner fender. If damage is found, the front wiring harness will be replaced and a plug/cover will be installed to cover the opening on the left inner fender.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Kia Stinger 2018 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• EKB-KIA-J5000: 2018-2019 Kia Stinger / Emergency Key / KK12 / PN: 81996-J5000 (OEM)
• RSK-KIA-J5000: 2018-2021 Kia Stinger / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 95440-J5000 / TQ8-FOB-4F15 (OEM)
  FCC ID: TQ8-FOB-4F15
• RSK-KIA050: 2018-2021 Kia Stinger / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 95440-J5000 / TQ8-FOB-4F15 (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: TQ8-FOB-4F15
• EKB-KIA-1912: 2018-2021 Kia Stinger / Emergency Key / KK12 / PN: 81996-J5000 (AFTERMARKET)
• RSK-KIA-J5200: 2018-2021 Kia Stinger GT / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 95440-J5200 / TQ8-FOB-4F15 (OEM)
  FCC ID: TQ8-FOB-4F15
• OLS-KIA2018-AG: ORIGINAL LISHI - KIA2018 KIA Stinger / 2-In-1 Pick & Decoder / AG

I recently purchased a used 2018 kia stinger premium. I was notified online that my vehicle had an outstanding recall, sC196A with a fire hazard from the fuse box. I made an appointment with garden grove kia and ask numerous times if the part could be ordered ahead of time before i took it in so i don't have to be inconvenienced twice. I went to the dealership and was told to leave the vehicle for 3 hours for an inspection and then the part would be ordered for me to come back for the install. I then called the huntington beach dealership and they told me the same thing. I have contacted kia corporate and am awaiting an answer. There has to be a more efficient way of dealing with this recall. This should be done in a single appointment and is a liability for me to have to return later.

I recently purchased a used 2018 kia stinger premium. I was notified online that my vehicle had an outstanding recall, sC196A with a fire hazard from the fuse box. I made an appointment with garden grove kia and ask numerous times if the part could be ordered ahead of time before i took it in so i don't have to be inconvenienced twice. I went to the dealership and was told to leave the vehicle for 3 hours for an inspection and then the part would be ordered for me to come back for the install. I then called the huntington beach dealership and they told me the same thing. I have contacted kia corporate and am awaiting an answer. There has to be a more efficient way of dealing with this recall. This should be done in a single appointment and is a liability for me to have to return later.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia stinger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tire pressure warning light had illuminated. He also stated that a burning odor would emit from the vehicle while driving at highway speeds. The contact then received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v518000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. Dulles kia(107 catoctin cir se, leesburg, va 201750), was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Vin tool confirmed parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia stinger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tire pressure warning light had illuminated. He also stated that a burning odor would emit from the vehicle while driving at highway speeds. The contact then received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v518000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. Dulles kia(107 catoctin cir se, leesburg, va 201750), was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Vin tool confirmed parts distribution disconnect.

I was driving on interstate going 70mph with the adaptive cruise on and my speed suddenly drops to 50 ( like snapping your fingers ). Scared the heck out of me. When i stopped i checked the front sensors to make sure there was nothing blocking it. A couple weeks later the same thing happened going about 70 on interstate and the speed suddenly drops to about 50, but this time the truck behind me almost rear ended me. Both times when the speed dropped like that i was freaking out and trying to get my foot back on the gas and get my speed back up. A couple weeks later i was going about 35 and did not have the adaptive cruise on and it suddenly stops again. This time the crash warning light showed up on the dashboard and the error warning came up and said the autonomous breaking system is disabled. We took a picture of the dashboard. On the bottom left corner of the picture it says cruise and shows the error lights on the dashboard. Cruise was not on so i assume it was part of the error that came on with the dashboard lights. I am scared to death to drive my car now. I have 2 grandkids that are in my car 3-4 times a week. God forbid i get hit and something happens to my babies!!! I took the car to hendrick kia in concord, nc so they could see what was wrong. When they hooked the car up to the computer no error codes showed up. One of the guys has been driving my car home and to work for 2 days and the problem has not happened again. I don't know what to do now.

I was driving on interstate going 70mph with the adaptive cruise on and my speed suddenly drops to 50 ( like snapping your fingers ). Scared the heck out of me. When i stopped i checked the front sensors to make sure there was nothing blocking it. A couple weeks later the same thing happened going about 70 on interstate and the speed suddenly drops to about 50, but this time the truck behind me almost rear ended me. Both times when the speed dropped like that i was freaking out and trying to get my foot back on the gas and get my speed back up. A couple weeks later i was going about 35 and did not have the adaptive cruise on and it suddenly stops again. This time the crash warning light showed up on the dashboard and the error warning came up and said the autonomous breaking system is disabled. We took a picture of the dashboard. On the bottom left corner of the picture it says cruise and shows the error lights on the dashboard. Cruise was not on so i assume it was part of the error that came on with the dashboard lights. I am scared to death to drive my car now. I have 2 grandkids that are in my car 3-4 times a week. God forbid i get hit and something happens to my babies!!! I took the car to hendrick kia in concord, nc so they could see what was wrong. When they hooked the car up to the computer no error codes showed up. One of the guys has been driving my car home and to work for 2 days and the problem has not happened again. I don't know what to do now.

Went to car wash to degrease engine in the evening. Car was parked in car wash bay not running. Sprayed gunk engine degreaser on motor and car caught on fire in a few seconds unexpectedly. Car was not running. Quickly put fire out with water and fuel leaks after careful inspection and electrical wires found bare and burnt. Not sure if there was a short or a fuel leak present before using gunk degreaser but did not expect fire for doing this. Premium model stinger with 2.L t gdi engine. Love the car but did not expect this. :( repair expensive to not replace motor. Around $13,000 at dealership. *tr

Went to car wash to degrease engine in the evening. Car was parked in car wash bay not running. Sprayed gunk engine degreaser on motor and car caught on fire in a few seconds unexpectedly. Car was not running. Quickly put fire out with water and fuel leaks after careful inspection and electrical wires found bare and burnt. Not sure if there was a short or a fuel leak present before using gunk degreaser but did not expect fire for doing this. Premium model stinger with 2.L t gdi engine. Love the car but did not expect this. :( repair expensive to not replace motor. Around $13,000 at dealership. *tr

Car check engine went on. Took to an auto store and was told cylinder 3 was misfiring. Proceeded to change plus myself, plugs were burnt, 1 broken, very little if any oil in the car. Took to dealer and they informed be the engine will not hold pressure. Engine needs to be replaced. Not 1 warning came on. Kia will not warranty as i have an aftermarket air filter.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B2325 [1] Mirror Driver Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Open
• B2326 [1] Mirror Driver Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery
• P0087 [3] Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
• P053F [3] ISO/SAE Reserved
• C196A [2] C196A