2018 Kia Stinger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Kia Stinger, 4% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,900 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I parked my 2018 Kia Stinger at home after driving 40 min, mostly highway. Nothing was wrong with the car during this time. After roughly 5 minutes in my house, I began to smell a burning odor. I looked around the house for anything burning. I searched the 1st/2nd floor, but nothing. I opened my back door and the smell was stronger, but nothing was unusual. The furnace was okay. Then I heard fire trucks and police out front. I went out and saw my car in flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11176669, filed 2019-02, 6,900 miles“When car going over bumps/imperfections on road, a tickling noise can be heard near b pillar or a pillar. This is a widespread issue with many users complained in online forums and dealerships. I took the car for inspection multiple times and Kia USA denied it is an issue and refuse to provide further repair, inspection or assistance. The noise is very obvious when turning into a sloped driveway and the body is experiencing torsional forces. A consumer in canada experienced the same issue and got it diagnosed and repaired at gus revenberg Kia windsor ontario canada. …”
NHTSA complaint #11202935, filed 2019-04, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237139May 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch…
- 10225558Oct 31, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR FOR SUNROOF OPERATION - This bulletin provides information to replace the rear sled assembly in the sunroof (left and right side) on…
- 10214153Jun 7, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DYNAMIC BENDING LIGHT DTC B232509/B232609 - MOISTURE ABSORBENT & BRACKET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to repair an inoperative…
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10152921Jan 25, 2019VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a…
- 10136497Apr 24, 2018TSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR HATCH RATTLE REPAIR BY STRIKER ADJUSTMENT (SA347) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or adjust the rear hatch striker on some 2018MY…
- 10130098Feb 21, 2018TSB - SERVICE ACTION: RATTLE NOISE FROM TAILGATE (SA322A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the overslam bumpers, install a guide bumper mounting kit and to…
- 10130097Feb 21, 2018TSB - SERVICE ACTION - RATTLE NOISE FROM TAILGATE (BOD178) (Rev 1) (Closed) - See TSB-BOD178A. This bulletin has been closed.
- 10130095Feb 7, 2018PITSTOP - FRONT BUMPER TOW HOOK CAP - This Pitstop provides the procedure to inspect and adjust the tow hook cap alignment on the front bumper cover on 2018MY Stinger (CK)…
- 10128614Jan 30, 2018TSB - SERVICE ACTION: RATTLE NOISE FROM TAILGATE (SA322) - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the overslam bumpers and install a guide bumper mounting kit on some…
Body and structure: other model years
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 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
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.
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