NHTSA Complaint #11640703 — 2018 KIA STINGER POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11640703
Vehicle	2018 KIA STINGER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 28, 2024
Date Filed	February 4, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

Oil pressure sender unit is failing on these vehicles. There are several reports on the forums about this issue. First, the oil pressure warning light appeared on the dash. I brought my vehicle to an independent service center and they performed a diagnostic. They confirmed that the oil pressure sender was bad and filling with oil. This is a fire risk as oil is leaking in a hot engine compartment. Also, as oil is lost, it could result in complete engine failure while traveling at high speeds.

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