The service and repair manual for the 2018 Kia Stinger — 3.3L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | GT Limited Hatchback 4-Door · GT Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · GT1 Hatchback 4-Door · GT2 Hatchback 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 86 complaints · 39 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Stinger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 187
- General Information 1,601
- Accessories & Equipment 5,653
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 615
- Body & Frame 833
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,773
- Restraints 1,296
- Drivelines & Axles 42
- Steering 566
- Electrical 443
- Suspension 1,237
- Engine Mechanical 413
- Transmission 1,121
- Engine Performance 7,888
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Stinger
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 20V518000An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V634000A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › turbo/supercharger › hoses/plu · 24V169000An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment.
Owners have filed 86 complaints and Kia has issued 39 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Stinger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Stinger manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Stinger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the GT Limited Hatchback 4-Door, GT Line Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Premium Hatchback 4-Door, GT1 Hatchback 4-Door, GT2 Hatchback 4-Door, EX Hatchback 4-Door, GT Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2018 Stinger problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Stinger, covering service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2018 Stinger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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