Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Stinger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Stinger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V169000 Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V634000 Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V518000 ABS Unit may cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 3 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Stinger has limited evidence with 44 owner complaints and three recalls. Concerns center on the engine and braking system. Given the moderate number of complaints and recall seriousness, the reliability is below average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 40,000-70,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000-80,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000-80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks from turbocharger
- Brake warning lights
- Engine ticking noises
- Sudden loss of power
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Stinger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.