Kia K900 and Stinger Sedans Recalled Due to Fire Risk

[95oRANGEcRUSH]

I have a 2018 with 95k miles on it warrenty is long gone I am just worried about them f*cking stuff up

I guess they could refuse to work on it since they'd need to unplug and re-plug connections for the JB4. I think you'd still want to remove it before going in, it's simple enough to re-install when you get the car back.

 

[NS_Stinger]

Imagine how funny it would be, if they sent the recall notices out, and nobody showed up.

For the brave souls that do go in I wonder if they will be without a car for weeks while KIA techs scratch their heads and jump around the outside of the cars like monkees for 3 weeks.

 

[Ah GetFd]

I heard they were going to recall all the 2017 to 2020 Stingers and put a Diesel engine in them

That should wind all the donkeys up

 

[95oRANGEcRUSH]

For the brave souls that do go in I wonder if they will be without a car for weeks while KIA techs scratch their heads and jump around the outside of the cars like monkees for 3 weeks.

This is one of those things that makes me miss owning an Acura. I took my Type-S in, drove off in another nearly as nice car. When my Kia dealer had my Stinger for 2 weeks, they loaned me an Equinox with 50k miles and a dent on the hatch. And from what I’ve read that’s generous because many dealers don’t loan vehicles out.

 

[Thomby]

I heard they were going to recall all the 2017 to 2020 Stingers and put a Diesel engine in them

That should wind all the donkeys up

The latest PowerStroke 6.7 puts out 500hp and 1200lbs-ft, and that's before a tune. 5.5 seconds to 60 in an 8000lb F250. Imagine hearing that turbo spool up from under the Stinger's hood...

 

[NS_Stinger]

This is one of those things that makes me miss owning an Acura. I took my Type-S in, drove off in another nearly as nice car. When my Kia dealer had my Stinger for 2 weeks, they loaned me an Equinox with 50k miles and a dent on the hatch. And from what I’ve read that’s generous because many dealers don’t loan vehicles out.

I can totally relate, I traded in an Acura TL for my Stinger and the Acura dealer here is nicer than the Mercedes dealership. You drive into a covered garage, walk to get a free coffee/espresso and they would throw me keys to a nice demo. The KIA dealership experience was a total joke, they will call you a one way taxi and you have to find your own way back to get your car after service. I was blown away by that, only after I complained did they agree to give me a taxi chit for the return trip. The "waiting room" was a total joke. I didnt mind the service guys I talked with, they seemed like decent guys but clearly theyre working a hand they've been dealt by a brand that doesnt value ownership experience.

 

[legbuh]

This may be time to head to carvana and trade her for something.. curious the Genesis G70s/80s etc aren't on the list too. I only have 28k miles on my 18 GT2 AWD and I would rather live with the possible issue than let the kia boys drop the trans/engine.

 

[turboAWD]

Yeah, it's a tough call. Almost 5 years now, ~30K miles (didn't drive much during Covid, was laid off for a year). Will start putting ~8-10K / year on it now. So far, haven't noticed anything. I've only been to the dealer for that first free oil change. Did the fuse recall myself, haven't really needed much other than to replace the driver's side emergency hole cover that snagged on my belt.

I got to know the owner of the KIA dealership I bought from last year through playing softball, so maybe I can get a decent loaner.

 

[Aero_Tech]

Oh jeez, I don't trust my local dealer to do an oil change let alone drop the engine and transmission. Almost positive they will screw something up or break something else in the process.

Same here. These idiots seem to have an issue re-installing everything they remove. Took the wife's Sportage in for the shortblock recall and I was amazed at the amount of fasteners they didn't bother to reinstall. Even the engine under cover was missing half of it's bolts. I took it back and tore a strip off the service manager. Needless to say the thought of having my so far untouched (only have 22k km on it) engine being completely removed by these idiots is somewhat unnerving. I can only imagine the half-assed mess they'll leave after they consider the job 'done'.

Maybe I'll let them learn on how to do this on another vehicle first and then take it in after they've done a few lol.

 

[Kodiack]

My hope is the Genesis suffer the same fate...I will take my Stinger to a Genesis dealer if given the option.
Im gonna call around and see if any of them honor kia recalls on Stingers.....if not I think I will wait a bit as well.
I really dont want my car being the test animal for incompetency.

 

[GotStung?]

Went to my local Kia dealership asked about the recall they haven't received any guidance on it at all yet l.

 

[G-219887]

Went to my local Kia dealership asked about the recall they haven't received any guidance on it at all yet l.

Not surprised at all.

 

[Maljey]

Genesis G70 owners are now reporting the recall too.

 

[stoopid]

My hope is the Genesis suffer the same fate...I will take my Stinger to a Genesis dealer if given the option.
Im gonna call around and see if any of them honor kia recalls on Stingers.....if not I think I will wait a bit as well.
I really dont want my car being the test animal for incompetency.

My local Genesis dealer won't perform warranty work on Kia's. This was specifically asked and answered by management. Could vary based on the specific dealer, but they said the companies are separate on the back end. The Genesis dealer had no issue doing maintenance tasks/things I'd pay for, it's getting compensated by Kia they'd get stuck.

I'm at 35k mles in a bit more than 3 years, no drivetrain issues yet. I will not be bringing the car in for what amounts to 'preventive maintenance'. If it was 90% fail rate ending in guarantee fire, sure. 1%? I'll roll the dice. Most who have the issue will notice well in advance of "fire", I'd say majority Stinger owners know when something starts to smell wrong or would notice oil leaking onto the floor/parking spot. This would need to be fairly catastrophic/noticeable to result in fire.

Certainly grateful for them doing the recall, but when the cure (bringing the car to the understaffed underqualified Kia dealer) is objectively worse than the illness... nope.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Most who have the issue will notice well in advance of "fire", I'd say majority Stinger owners know when something starts to smell wrong or would notice oil leaking onto the floor/parking spot. This would need to be fairly catastrophic/noticeable to result in fire.

Now that's a broken oil line fire. Goodwood, 2023.

 

[DonD]

Sad commentary that members of a forum dedicated to performance vehicles, people who are generally far more knowledgeable than average, don't trust their dealerships to do a factory recall.

I hope mine isn't in the recall. It's a 2022 GT1 I bought off the transport truck in Nov 2021. Has none of the symptoms mentioned in this forum. I don't take the car to the selling dealership but to one which belongs to a network of car brands that has an excellent reputation. Hope I don't have to test that reputation. Don

 

[Transmetal]

Sad commentary that members of a forum dedicated to performance vehicles, people who are generally far more knowledgeable than average, don't trust their dealerships to do a factory recall.

I hope mine isn't in the recall. It's a 2022 GT1 I bought off the transport truck in Nov 2021. Has none of the symptoms mentioned in this forum. I don't take the car to the selling dealership but to one which belongs to a network of car brands that has an excellent reputation. Hope I don't have to test that reputation. Don

Idk, having to drop the engine and trans on any car would make me nervous if they don't do that kinda thing on a regular basis. Not just doing it at Kia. If I owned, idk a CT4-V and GM sent me that kinda recall, I'd probably feel the same way.

With that said, Kia dealerships have a reputation.

 

[DonD]

Idk, having to drop the engine and trans on any car would make me nervous if they don't do that kinda thing on a regular basis. Not just doing it at Kia. If I owned, idk a CT4-V and GM sent me that kinda recall, I'd probably feel the same way.

With that said, Kia dealerships have a reputation.

I feel the same way Funny, you mentioned a CT4-V, that's our other car, fine vehicle indeed.

I had a 2016 Chevy SS. Some clown driving his sister's beater of an old Honda lost control and gave me a head on, totalling the car. Fortunately a cop was present saw it all said it was 100% the other driver's fault and unavoidable. I mention this because the mechanic I saw at the dealership was so proficient that he made a lot of money working for a local Chevy dealer. He'd do the jobs in half the allotted time. Don

 

[Transmetal]

I feel the same way Funny, you mentioned a CT4-V, that's our other car, fine vehicle indeed.

I had a 2016 Chevy SS. Some clown driving his sister's beater of an old Honda lost control and gave me a head on, totalling the car. Fortunately a cop was present saw it all said it was 100% the other driver's fault and unavoidable. I mention this because the mechanic I saw at the dealership was so proficient that he made a lot of money working for a local Chevy dealer. He'd do the jobs in half the allotted time. Don

You own the CT4-V blackwing or the regular one?

Ahhh the Chevy SS. That and the Pontiac G8 GT was what I wanted to buy. At that time they were more expensive (still are) and being in MN having a rwd only daily driver is not ideal. The Stinger just made more sense, having awd and costing less brand new compared to 40k+ used for an SS.

 

[DonD]

You own the CT4-V blackwing or the regular one?

Ahhh the Chevy SS. That and the Pontiac G8 GT was what I wanted to buy. At that time they were more expensive (still are) and being in MN having a rwd only daily driver is not ideal. The Stinger just made more sense, having awd and costing less brand new compared to 40k+ used for an SS.

I traded in our G8GT on the Blackwing. It still ran beautifully but it did have some suspension issues that needed work at 125K miles. Didn't need 3 cars. Don