Kia Stinger CK
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
366–370 PS
3.3L V6 T-GDi (Lambda II) Benzin
V6 twin-turbo — Kia's grand coup
Legendary!Engine Overview
The Kia Stinger CK is available with 6 engine variants — from 193 to 370 hp.
The Kia 2.2 CRDi (Diesel, 200 PS) has the D4HB (2.2L CRDi (R)) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Kia 2.2 CRDi AWD (Diesel, 200 PS) has the D4HK (2.2L CRDi (R2, Euro6d)) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Kia 2.0 T-GDi (Benziner, 245–247 PS) has the G4KL (2.0L T-GDi (Theta III)) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Kia 2.0 T-GDi AWD (Benziner, 245–247 PS) has the G4KL (2.0L T-GDi (Theta III)) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Kia GT 3.3 T-GDi (Benziner, 366–370 PS) has the G6DP (3.3L V6 T-GDi (Lambda II)) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Kia GT 3.3 T-GDi AWD (Benziner, 366–370 PS) has the G6DP (3.3L V6 T-GDi (Lambda II)) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs judder prematurely Brake discs can start to judder after just a few thousand kilometres, especially if the bedding-in period was not observed correctly. On the powerful 3.3 T-GDI with Brembo brakes, the phenomenon occurs more frequently. Symptoms: Vibrations in the brake pedal and steering wheel when braking, especially noticeable from medium speeds. from 30,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 23 weaknesses have been documented for the Kia Stinger CK (2017–2023) — 17 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Brakes, Other, Body, Steering.
Stinger (D4HB, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) boost loss or turbo failure, Timing chain stretches at high mileage, Injector leaks and blow-by damage. Power: 200 PS.
Stinger (D4HK, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Turbocharger oil supply and bearing wear, EGR valve and cooler blocked by soot, DPF blockage in short-trip use. Power: 200 PS.
Stinger (G4KL, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Connecting rod bearing damage from manufacturing residue, Oil pump wears prematurely at high mileage, Oil consumption from piston ring gap (Smartstream/Theta III). Power: 245–247 PS.
Stinger (G6DP, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Recall: turbo oil line leaks due to heat damage, Carbon deposits on intake valves (GDi V6), Elevated oil consumption from break-in onwards. Power: 366–370 PS.
What to watch out for with the Kia Stinger? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee