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

Automobile possession could be blissful or painful, and there’s no scarcity of each. Whereas shopping by way of the Kia Stinger House owners Group on Fb, I stumbled upon a really colourful put up 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 relatively 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 recollects for any of those points. This is the edited model of what Haley says about her possession expertise (it’s also possible to discover the unedited model right here): 

“I really like my automobile, however I’ve had nothing however points with this automobile 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 automobile, but additionally the one factor I’ve accomplished with this automobile 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?

Just a few issues stand out from Haley’s put up. 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, except for the same old engine oil change. Kia says it is best to change the fluid of the eight-speed computerized each 60,000 miles. Whereas not extraordinarily widespread, this may very well be a trigger for jerking. 

Different group members counsel the spark plugs could also be a trigger for the jerking as they should be modified each 42,000 miles in response to the proprietor’s handbook. Being a 2021 G Line, this implies Haley’s Stinger has the two.5-liter turbo-four engine, so that you solely want to vary 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’ll additionally trigger stuttering and /or jerking. 

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

As for the creaking noise from the steering wheel, different Kia Stinger homeowners have additionally reported this. In line 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 stated, it could actually simply as properly be a entrance management arm on its method out, so I at all times suggest checking all 4 corners. 

I feel Kia is doing loads of issues proper, and the Stinger is one among them, regardless of not being a gross sales success. I feel it sucks that the Kia Stinger is among the many efficiency automobiles discontinued in 2024, and whereas the mildly-spicy Kia K4 hatchback is all of the automobile most individuals would want, 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 verify your suspension. In line with completely different retailers like Automobiles.com, and boards, most homeowners are extraordinarily happy with the Stinger, usually giving it a most rating. Do you agree? When you personal a Stinger, I’d be joyful to examine your expertise within the remark part under.

Concerning 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 automobiles normally are his favourite section, which is why he’s consistently looking out for the most effective offers available on the market. Dimitar Angelov’s automobile ardour and knack for the written phrase led him to finish a Grasp of Arts in Media and Communications, and basic automobile restoration. Dim is joyful to get behind the wheel of any automobile and share his impressions. You’ll be able to comply with Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.

Picture supply: 2021 Kia Stinger press launch