Kia K900 and Stinger Sedans Recalled Due to Fire Risk

[Transmetal]

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

Nice. I was actually thinking about picking up a G8 recently, I didn't wanna take a step backwards though. That G8 only had 25k on it. It was super clean but I woulda had to trade the Stinger for it which is about to be paid off and the dealership STILL wanted 20k for it.

 

[superflunker87]

I wonder if this can be used to our advantage. For those who have a faulty oil pressure sensor, can we bring it in to have the recall done and have them replace the sensor at the same time for a reduced labor charge since most of the work is already being done?

 

[Ohiocruiser]

I wonder if this can be used to our advantage. For those who have a faulty oil pressure sensor, can we bring it in to have the recall done and have them replace the sensor at the same time for a reduced labor charge since most of the work is already being done?

Probably not. In order to get to oil sensor you need to remove both intake manifolds and fuel injectors. Non of it is removed when replacing turbo line.

 

[stoopid]

I wonder if this can be used to our advantage. For those who have a faulty oil pressure sensor, can we bring it in to have the recall done and have them replace the sensor at the same time for a reduced labor charge since most of the work is already being done?

It would make no sense for them to do the warranty work, check all the boxes on the paperwork, then start a new repair ticket and take those things off again to make the sensor repair. Other than... double dipping (Kia pays them for the warranty work, you're paying for the sensor work if out of warranty). If both things under warranty I'd think since Kia Corp approves expensive warranty work, they would lump the two together to save the labor.

 

[Kodiack]

Im sure if you have a good relationship with them they would certainly give you a large discount if you did them at the same time. I think the sensor is much more accessible when the engine is out.

 

[turboAWD]

I came *THIS* close to getting an SS for $35K or $37K new when they had that fire sale maybe in '18 or '19?

Edit: dang, those years are SOOOO wrong. I got the Stinger in '19 - crazy how time flies. I think I meant like '15 or '16.

I agree with the general sentiment - having engine + trans drop is something I'm not exactly looking forward to. What I will probably do is wait 6-12 months (assuming no issues - I'm relatively low mileage '19 with 30xxx miles) for all of the dealerships around here to have done at least a few, and THEN get it done. Maybe.

 

[Aero_Tech]

I came *THIS* close to getting an SS for $35K or $37K new when they had that fire sale maybe in '18 or '19?

I agree with the general sentiment - having engine + trans drop is something I'm not exactly looking forward to. What I will probably do is wait 6-12 months (assuming no issues - I'm relatively low mileage '19 with 30xxx miles) for all of the dealerships around here to have done at least a few, and THEN get it done. Maybe.

That's my plan as well; or I'll wait until I start smelling burning oil and then take it in lol. My '20 only has 25K KM's on it so far. I'm unrealistically hoping that I get lucky and have an unaffected hose though.

 

[Snicklefritz]

That's my plan as well; or I'll wait until I start smelling burning oil and then take it in lol. My '20 only has 25K KM's on it so far. I'm unrealistically hoping that I get lucky and have an unaffected hose though.

Why is that unrealistic? Very few vehicles thus far have had any oil pipe issues. Is it just a matter of time? We have a member or two on here who have either side of 200K miles and no issues reported. I don't think that KIA's designers/engineers screwed up the left turbo oil pipe spec. But some hose supplier issues might have crept into the mix. It's analogous to that door grab handle suddenly manifesting an issue with the door card fasteners in the '22 model year, or was it '21, I can't remember. Anyway, there was nothing wrong with the design, but somehow during a few years of manufacturing the hardware slipped out of spec and KIA had to make corrections. None of the late model Stingers are on this oil pipe recall. And most of the affected vehicles should be fine without the recall. Just wait and see, that's my plan.

 

[Michael Hespe]

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.

Yes, My front cover folded under my car 30 minutes after picking up the car from a $4K turbo change job (Just LABOR). @PietreKIA in ABQ NM Thanks for stealing the sub and amp too and saying i brought it with it already stolen smh. I hate kia so much i dont know what to do. I seriously in all honesty want to sue them please anyone know a lawyer call or text me 970-759-6555. Plus they said they had no stinger techs in my area closest one was 3.5 hours away. Had to have it towed to kia in ABQ and later found out the kia dealership where I bought my car has a stinger tech this whole time.

MIchael Hespe

 

[JUMBOxSIZE]

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've had similar experience to this. So bad, but my loaner was a malibu lol

 

[Maljey]

So what's the over/under on dealers denying a recall fix for this if someone has an aftermarket catback exhaust (i.e. me)? Could an aftermarket exhaust realistically cause more heat at the exhaust manifold? I don't know shit about this stuff. Now I'd wondering if I don't get the recall done would I be up a creek if I have the leaky hose in the future, and the dealer will point to the catback exhaust as the culprit to avoid the recall. Can that realistically happen?

 

[bfglitch]

So what's the over/under on dealers denying a recall fix for this if someone has an aftermarket catback exhaust (i.e. me)? Could an aftermarket exhaust realistically cause more heat at the exhaust manifold? I don't know shit about this stuff. Now I'd wondering if I don't get the recall done would I be up a creek if I have the leaky hose in the future, and the dealer will point to the catback exhaust as the culprit to avoid the recall. Can that realistically happen?

US Federal law...dealer can't deny a safety recall fix if you have aftermarket parts. If they do, you can report them to NHTSA. I believe the only way they can deny it is if you already replaced the recall part with an aftermarket part or if your VIN is a salvage VIN.

 

[clemson85]

Do we know if all our Stingers with the twin turbo v6 will be recalled or is it VIN specific? I just called my dealer and they could not answer that question.They said wait for the recall letter later this month. I have a 2019 GTS with 12,000 miles. I like my car but if we have to pull the engine and transmission for a recall to keep our warranty intact then my Stinger days may be limited. Potentially a Amplify Orange C8 Corvette Stingray will replace it now that Chevy dealers are selling in stock Corvettes for 10% off MSRP.

 

[Thomby]

Do we know if all our Stingers with the twin turbo v6 will be recalled or is it VIN specific? I just called my dealer and they could not answer that question.They said wait for the recall letter later this month. I have a 2019 GTS with 12,000 miles. I like my car but if we have to pull the engine and transmission for a recall to keep our warranty intact then my Stinger days may be limited. Potentially a Amplify Orange C8 Corvette Stingray will replace it now that Chevy dealers are selling in stock Corvettes for 10% off MSRP.

Certain cars from certain years. You can look your VIN up here:

Recalls

owners.kia.com

 

[clemson85]

Thomby thanks for the VIN lookup site. So my VIN showed no recalls. Does that mean my Stinger has a different or updated oil feed line or that VIN's will be added before the recall letters get mailed out on April 26th?

 

[Transmetal]

Thomby thanks for the VIN lookup site. So my VIN showed no recalls. Does that mean my Stinger has a different or updated oil feed line or that VIN's will be added before the recall letters get mailed out on April 26th?

Checked mine as well, I'm guessing they just haven't got to em yet. Hoping that mine won't be affected at all but we'll see.

 

[Thomby]

Thomby thanks for the VIN lookup site. So my VIN showed no recalls. Does that mean my Stinger has a different or updated oil feed line or that VIN's will be added before the recall letters get mailed out on April 26th?

Checked mine as well, I'm guessing they just haven't got to em yet. Hoping that mine won't be affected at all but we'll see.

It may be your cars aren't impacted. My 2022 didn't show up. Note this part:

This action involves 36,248 cars.
Production changes made on the Stinger in late August 2021 are expected to prevent this problem.

I think there were something like 140k Stingers made, with half going to the US. Don't know how many were 3.3s, but if changes were made in 2021, it may be far fewer cars for the latter years as they just used up whatever stock remained of the older part. You can also try the NHTSA site:

Recalls | NHTSA

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.

www.nhtsa.gov

 

[Ohiocruiser]

It may be your cars aren't impacted. My 2022 didn't show up. Note this part:


I think there were something like 140k Stingers made, with half going to the US. Don't know how many were 3.3s, but if changes were made in 2021, it may be far fewer cars for the latter years as they just used up whatever stock remained of the older part. You can also try the NHTSA site:

Recalls | NHTSA

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.

www.nhtsa.gov

Kia sold around 75k units total in US. so if that affects 36k cars, I would guess all 3.3 will be recalled.

 

[clemson85]

MIne is a 2019 so I would think a recall letter if applicable for my Stinger would come earlier than later but what do I know.. There is very limited information on the internet about our upcoming recall. Still love my car. I had a a new Audi RS5 following me yesterday on I20. Felt good knowing my car was half the price for similar performance.

 

[zendiii]

I have a 2019 and noticed the oil from the turbo pipe above, leaking onto everything. If you do your own maintenance id check around here.