Kia Stinger GT: performance, engines and what owners say

How fast is the Stinger GT?

Liftback sedan, 2018–2023. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

The engine: Hyundai Lambda II 3.3 T-GDI (G6DP)

3.3-liter V6, twin-turbo

Output365–368 hp, 376 lb-ft

Size3,342 cc, 92.0 x 83.8 mm, 10.0:1 compression

BuildAluminum block and heads, direct injection, 24 valves

AwardWards 10 Best Engines, 2018

Engine's YouTube owner tone 56/100 (videos about the Hyundai Lambda II 3.3 T-GDI (G6DP) in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Hyundai Lambda II 3.3 T-GDI (G6DP) engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 4 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2018–2023 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 169 complaints and 6 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Stinger" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

• Turbo oil feed line recallRecall

  On 2018–2023 Stingers and 2019–2020 K900s with the 3.3T, the left turbo oil feed pipe and hose can wear out and leak oil onto hot parts, a fire risk.

  Fix: Dealer replaces the left turbo oil feed pipe and hose for free (NHTSA 24V169, Kia SC300).

  5 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2018–2023)
• Intake valve carbonParts seller

  Direct injection never washes the intake valves, so carbon builds up. A parts seller writing about this engine in the Genesis G70 plans for cleaning at 60,000–80,000 miles.

  Fix: Walnut-blast the intake valves.

• Timing chain tensioner (disputed)Owner-reported

  Forum posts blame timing chain tensioners, but the same parts seller says no widespread defect is documented. Treat it as unconfirmed.

  1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (2018–2023)

What owners say on YouTube

Share of the 179 most-watched Stinger GT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

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Should you buy a Stinger GT?

• New, the Stinger GT1 / GT2 cost $43,890 (2022 GT1 RWD, Kia price list, plus destination ($1,045 in mid-2021); 2023 GT2 only, from $51,790 plus $1,145).
• YouTube likes the 2022 best (59/100).
• Most owner complaints: the 2018 (69). Fewest: the 2023 (5). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
• Budget for turbo oil feed line recall: 5 owner complaints mention it. Dealer replaces the left turbo oil feed pipe and hose for free (NHTSA 24V169, Kia SC300).
• Budget for timing chain tensioner (disputed): 1 owner complaint mentions it.
• 6 recall campaigns across 2018–2023 (all Stinger versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
• Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Stinger GT yet.