KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Known faults for the Kia Stinger.

2017–2023 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 / 3.3 T-GDi (Petrol)

Applies if: Only petrol from the 09/2018 facelift (with particulate filter).

Clogged petrol particulate filter on the StingerExhaust and emissions

Engine / equipment: Kia Stinger petrol from the 09/2018 facelift (with particulate filter)
Period mentioned: 2018–2023
Symptoms: Loss of power, especially when accelerating; later damage to the engine and turbo cannot be ruled out.
Possible cause described: With many short trips the engine does not get hot enough to burn off the deposits: the filter clogs and exhaust back-pressure rises. There were also KBA recalls for the engine-bay wiring harness (up to 2018), the ABS/ESP module (short-circuit risk) and the fuel pre-feed pump.
Check for the garage: Occasionally drive a long motorway trip; read the filter codes; check the recalls by VIN.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 2.2 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Same R-family CRDi diesel (D4HA/D4HB) as the Sorento II, where the German guide documents the chain and fuel filter.

Timing chain, fuel filter and clutch on the Sorento II 2.2 CRDiTiming system

Engine / equipment: Kia Sorento II 2.2 CRDi
Period mentioned: 2009–2014
Symptoms: Chain noise at high mileage, hesitation or loss of power from a clogged fuel filter, turbo whistle and a worn clutch when towing; on automatics, harsh shifts.
Possible cause described: The guide recommends replacing the chain at around 100,000 km to stop it breaking. The fuel filter often clogs and the clutch wears out before 60,000 km when towing. On the automatic, changing and flushing the oil helps.
Check for the garage: Listen to the chain when cold, change the fuel filter on time and test the clutch under load; on automatics, check the gearbox oil.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.