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2019 Kia Stinger problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
37% of relevant owner complaints on the 2019 Kia Stinger are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.
Better than 58% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2019 Kia Stinger have engine problems?
More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 16 of 44 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Stinger concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (37%), and the largest group is filed under engine (12). For comparison, the 2018 scores 54%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2019 compares with other Kia Stinger years
Of the 2 Kia Stinger years with enough complaints to score, the 2019 is the best on engine and transmission share (37%). The worst is the 2018 (54%). By volume, the 2019 drew 44 complaints (16 drivetrain), against 69 for the 2018 and 16 for the 2020.
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The rest of the picture on the 2019 Kia Stinger
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 16 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2019 Kia Stinger engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2019 Kia Stinger involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Fix: 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…
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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…
1 other recall on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2019 Kia Stinger have engine problems?
More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 16 of 44 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Stinger concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (37%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Kia Stinger?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2019 Kia Stinger is engine: 12 of 44 complaints (27%) name it, followed by service brakes (11) and electrical system (9). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2019 Kia Stinger reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 37% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (elevated signal). That is better than 58% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 2 Kia Stinger years we score, it ranks best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2019 Kia Stinger?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2019 Kia Stinger involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total: 24V169000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger: hoses/plumbing), 23V634000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Kia Stinger years are better?
The 2019 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Kia Stinger years we track (37%). The other years run higher. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/kia-stinger
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