2018 Kia Stinger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Kia Stinger, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,135 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V169000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle near the engine compartment. There was a warning light illuminated, however the contact was unsure what warning light was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647646, filed 2025-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V169000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683444, filed 2025-08, 83,270 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a very strong oil burning odor. The contact pulled over, raised the hood, and observed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil was recently changed by the dealer. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed the turbo oil feed line had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #11577577, filed 2024-03, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact became aware of white smoke coming from underneath the hood before the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V169000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). …”
NHTSA complaint #11772693, filed 2026-10, 105,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V169000Mar 1, 2024Kia 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…Covers: Kia Stinger 2018–2023, K900 2019–2020
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- 10247634Dec 18, 2023Sc279_poc: proof of correction card
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Kia Stinger
24 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Kia Stinger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology