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2018 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

11.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,503

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

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

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

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018598 · manufacturer campaign RC120

30 October 2018

Transport Canada lists: Stinger 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front wiring harness could come in contact with a sharp metal opening on the left inner fender and become damaged. This could result in an electrical short-circuit and create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, the dealer will install a plug/cover to the opening on the left inner fender. If damage is found, the front wiring harness will be replaced and a plug/cover will be installed to cover the opening on the left inner fender.

1,426 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 17% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
265 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Kia Stinger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Stinger. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Kia Stinger get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Kia Stinger at 11.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 265 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Kia Stinger for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,503 in fuel, producing roughly 5,221 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.