I Love My 2021 Kia Stinger, However I Have Had Nothing However Issues, And Now, It is Jerking Like Loopy

Automobile possession may be blissful or painful, and there’s no scarcity of each. Whereas looking via the Kia Stinger Homeowners Group on Fb, I stumbled upon a really colourful publish by a bunch member who goes by Haley Zeilmann. She purchased a used 2021 Kia Stinger GT Line and shares her two-year possession expertise in a quite colourful method, which for the sake of being politically right, I’ve edited. 

I made a decision to attempt to discover a answer to the issues she is reporting and whether or not Kia has issued service remembers for any of those points. Here is the edited model of what Haley says about her possession expertise (you may as well discover the unedited model right here): 

“I really like my automotive, however I’ve had nothing however points with this automotive since I purchased it.  2021 Stinger Gt Line. Brake points, and now it’s jerking like loopy after I step on the gasoline, can’t even drive it. Additionally, a bizarre creaking sound after I flip and it shakes and jumps when it’s in idle. It has been one factor proper after one other with this automotive, but in addition the one factor I’ve completed with this automotive is oil modifications. I’ve had it for 2 years and put about 70,000 miles on it. “

Lack of upkeep or a basic case of coping with a lemon?

A number of issues stand out from Haley’s publish. First, she doesn’t specify what number of miles the Stinger had earlier than the acquisition. Secondly, after 70,000 miles, some upkeep could be so as, apart from the same old engine oil change. Kia says it is best to change the fluid of the eight-speed automated each 60,000 miles. Whereas not extraordinarily frequent, this might be a trigger for jerking. 

Different group members counsel the spark plugs could also be a trigger for the jerking as they must be modified each 42,000 miles in accordance with the proprietor’s guide. Being a 2021 G Line, this implies Haley’s Stinger has the two.5-liter turbo-four engine, so that you solely want to alter 4 spark plugs as a substitute of six like on the three.3-liter unit. One other suggestion is to examine and alter the coils as they will additionally trigger stuttering and /or jerking. 

In a Reddit dialogue, one member explains that it’s a design function of the transmission, which reinforces efficiency by minimizing the lag between stepping off the brake and stepping on the accelerator. In keeping with one other discussion board member, who skilled the “situation”, a TCU remap solves it.

As for the creaking noise from the steering wheel, different Kia Stinger homeowners have additionally reported this. In keeping with one other proprietor who posted within the Kia Stinger discussion board, the issue went away after the dealership changed the rear management arms, the sound of which was “reverberating round to sound just like the entrance”. That mentioned, it could simply as effectively be a entrance management arm on its manner out, so I at all times advocate checking all 4 corners. 

I believe Kia is doing lots of issues proper, and the Stinger is one in all them, regardless of not being a gross sales success. I believe it sucks that the Kia Stinger is among the many efficiency vehicles discontinued in 2024, and whereas the mildly-spicy Kia K4 hatchback is all of the automotive most individuals would wish, it pays for rising manufacturers like Kia to function halo fashions just like the Stinger.

My recommendation for Haley is change the spark plugs and/ or coils, do a transmission oil change, and test your suspension. In keeping with completely different retailers like Vehicles.com, and boards, most homeowners are extraordinarily glad with the Stinger, typically giving it a most rating. Do you agree? Should you personal a Stinger, I’d be completely happy to examine your expertise within the remark part under.

In regards to the creator

Dimitar Angelov‘s automotive pursuits made him an professional in all kinds of automobiles. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his coronary heart, though efficiency vehicles on the whole are his favourite section, which is why he’s continuously looking out for the very best offers in the marketplace. Dimitar Angelov’s automotive ardour and knack for the written phrase led him to finish a Grasp of Arts in Media and Communications, and basic automotive restoration. Dim is completely happy to get behind the wheel of any automotive and share his impressions. You possibly can observe Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.

Picture supply: 2021 Kia Stinger press launch