TransmissionHigh
Automatic gearbox harshness where fluid has never been changed
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000
Inspect · Feel for shunt on light-throttle upshifts
2017–2023 Kia Stinger · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Kia Stinger typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £350–£3,000
- Top three risks, from
- £1,350
- Worst case, everything
- £13,100
The single priciest documented job on the 2017–2023 Kia Stinger is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,450–£13,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
Oil weeping from the left-hand turbocharger oil feed pipe on 3.3 T-GDI models, causing a burning smell.
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Shine a torch down the left side of the engine bay towards the turbo heat shield. Look for fresh oil residue or smoke burning off the exhaust manifold after a cold start.
BodyworkLow
Kerbed 19-inch wheels and front lip damage
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect all rims and the front spoiler
BodyworkLow
Clunking noise from the rear hatch over uneven ground due to a worn latch or misadjusted bump stops.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Close the tailgate and push down firmly on the exterior panel near the badge. If you feel vertical play or hear a click, the latch or bump stops require adjustment.
EngineHigh
2.2 diesel DPF and EGR blockage on urban cars
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for regeneration warnings and inspect the EGR history
SuspensionMedium
Adaptive damper leaks and bush wear on GT models
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Look for oil on damper bodies and test the drive modes
BrakesMedium
Discs and pads worn quickly on the 3.3 T-GDI
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Measure disc lip and check pad thickness on all corners
InteriorLow
Creaking or rattling noises from the panoramic sunroof assembly when the chassis flexes.
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Open the sunroof tilt function and check the rubber seals for drying. Press upwards on the glass from the front seats to check for excessive play in the tracks.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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