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2021 Kia Stinger

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

11.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,972

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024146 · manufacturer campaign RC200

4 March 2024

Transport Canada lists: Stinger 2018–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly could become damaged by heat from the exhaust. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot components. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 3.3 L turbo (T-GDI) engine.

Why it matters

Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly.

5,526 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021683 · manufacturer campaign RC154

8 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: Stinger 2021

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, the fuel gauge may display a higher fuel level than what is actually present in the fuel tank. This could cause a driver to believe there is fuel when the tank is empty. As a result, the vehicle could run out of fuel and stall.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.

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Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020404 · manufacturer campaign RC137

31 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: Stinger 2018–2021

What is wrong

On certain cars equipped with a 3.3 L T-GDI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia believes that a fire could start in or near the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Why it matters

The car could catch fire while driving.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new fuse kit. The kit contains two new fuses of 25A instead of 40A, which are designed to prevent an over-current condition.

1,843 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 18% of 137 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
279 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Kia Stinger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2021 Kia Stinger. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Kia Stinger get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Kia Stinger at 11.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 279 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Kia Stinger for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,972 in fuel, producing roughly 4,429 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.