It's important to understand that any issues with the Sequential or Standard bumper LED lights are not related to the year range of the Stinger, or the year range the product is designed to be installed on. The root of the problem is typically related to the location of where the LED drivers/circuit boards are installed on the vehicle.
Contrary to popular belief, the actual LEDs in the
bumper reflector are usually not the issue. In fact, more than 80% of failures occur because of corrosion from outside external elements affecting the LED drivers/circuit boards. Unfortunately, many installers, including Stinger owners who install the lights themselves, often install the LED drivers/circuit boards very low on the bottom of the vehicle, in areas exposed to the outside elements. As a result, the LED drivers/circuit boards become corroded and no longer provide proper power to the bumper lights. This is why the location where the LED drivers/circuit boards are mounted is critical!
We discovered this a few years ago and have since replaced the LED drivers/circuit boards for many customers experiencing issues, rather than having to replace the LED
bumper reflectors. It's also worth noting that not all of these products are the same, despite what some vendors/sellers may claim in their listings. We have been working closely with the manufacturer in Korea for almost a decade, and they have made many many alterations, changes, upgrades, and improvements to the product over the years, particularly for the 2018-2021 Stinger, for which they redesigned the product 3 separate times, using newer LEDs and improved PCB boards.
Defects can be a common occurrence when it comes to the
aftermarket LED industry. However, using high-quality LEDs, PCB boards, and LED drivers/circuit boards can significantly increase the lifespan of the product. In the industry, a 7%-10% defect rate is pretty standard. Fortunately, with our Bumper LED Lights, we have had a lower defect rate than that. Even better, we don't sell our LEDs "as is". We provide a full 1-year warranty on all versions of the product we sell.
If you're interested in checking out our product or reviews, you can find them on our website below:
2018-2021 Kia Stinger - Standard or Sequential LED Bumper Reflector Lights - K8 Stinger Store
2022-2023 Kia Stinger - Sequential LED Bumper Reflector Lights - K8 Stinger Store
-David
