Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Stinger. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
- Remedy
- 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.
Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.
Insufficient Fuel Supply
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.
ABS Unit may cause Fire
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (17)
17 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 35.3% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 29.4% |
| Engine | 4 | 23.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 17.6% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 11.8% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5.9% |
| Power train | 1 | 5.9% |
| Suspension | 1 | 5.9% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5.9% |
How 2021 compares with other Stinger years
Best and worst Stinger years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 69 | 4 |
| 2019 | 44 | 3 |
| 2020 | 16 | 6 |
| 2021 | 17 | 5 |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2021 Kia Stinger 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 365 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $3,300 | 365 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 | 368 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 449 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 446 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Kia Stinger FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Stinger have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 24V169000 (engine), 23V634000 (fuel pump), 21V862000 (electrical), 20V560000 (fuel pump), 20V518000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Kia Stinger problems?
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (6), Unknown or other (5), Engine (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Kia Stinger get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 22 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2021 Kia Stinger get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Kia Stinger 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (8.7% rollover risk).
How does the 2021 Stinger compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Kia Stinger model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (16) and the 2018 the most (69). The 2021 drew 17. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.