Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Kia Stinger is known for (2017–2023), 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: With the engine off and cool, look around the turbos and oil feed lines for wet oil or burnt residue.
Why it matters: This fault has caused cars to catch fire in the engine bay, and starved turbos can also fail completely, so it is a safety issue as well as a mechanical one.
What to look for: Under the bonnet, look for oil wetness near the oil pressure switch, and watch for the oil light at hot idle.
Why it matters: Leaking oil onto a hot engine and into the wiring harness is a fire risk as well as a wiring and sensor fault, so a flickering oil light at idle should not be waved off as a minor sensor issue.
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On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.