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2018 Kia Stinger fuel system problems

Owners reported fuel system problems in 16 complaints for the 2018 Kia Stinger, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 17% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

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.

Reported at 55,700 miles, June 2020 Fire

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Stinger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V634000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in second gear.

Reported at 65,000 miles, December 2023

Other problems reported for the 2018 Kia Stinger

Fuel system problems in other years

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018

Fuel system problems across all Kia models