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I never felt a click / shift in my 2012 Kia Optima SX or on my Stinger for the first 900 miles. It just started happening recently. Either way, it is unacceptable...

Who wants to feel this during driving, especially on a 1000 mile car?

I am not sure, but it sure seems to be the problem as I've keep these garage card keys in my cars in the center console area 100% of the time with no problems. Had two cards erased / damaged / reset in less than a month with the new Stinger. Berzerker, are you keeping your card in the center...

Here they are (kind of concerned so far)... Issues that reproduce 100% of the time: - creaky hatch while driving on bumpy or rough roads (my dealer salesman has the same car as I do and service department has not been able to fix his) - annoying, better fix (lemon law if cannot fix?) - sharp...

Hi everyone, With my 2012 Kia Optima and other cars, I usually run my heat between 68 and 70 in manual fresh air split mode (foot well and defroster) with the fan set at level two (zero being off). Are either of these adjustable in our Stingers as I have the heat set at 70 in split mode with...

This almost sounds backwards, as higher altitude stations should be selling the higher value RON.

They are the AWID white card keys that are wireless (swipe on / near scanning pad) not magnetic strip (swipe through reader).

Hi everyone, Not sure if it is an interior issue but I am experiencing some kind of electronic issue. I've had 2 white scan card keys for my work parking garage either reset or erased. I've never had this problem before with any other car, including a 2012 Kia Optima SX. I keep these cards...

The 2.0T (I have a Premium model) allows for manual lockout via the shifter, which is how I drive it all the time (just like my 2012 Optima SX). Driving in this mode also disables the auto stop go feature.

Let's hope they make these for the 2.0T AWD model also...

I think you need to get your facts straight here. There is a TSB but it is for only very early VIN Stingers. My Stinger (purchased 12/31, received in the Port of Tacoma days earlier) does not qualify for the TSB fix. That is why I'm stating KIA should do something across the board for all...

I went to turn mine another 90 deg turn (total 270 deg counterclockwise) because I noticed more creaking and discovered the bump stops had basically tightened back up (rotated almost 180 deg clockwise), either from driving or opening / shutting the hatch which happens often in my car. Everyone...

I like my 18" wheels that came with my Premium AWD 2.0T model. Interesting find on the 19" factory ones for cost. I think it would be more interesting if we found the weights of all the wheels that come from the Kia factory...

Tried calling my local Kia service department for factory alignment specs and tolerance ranges for GT and 2.0T (both RWD and AWD for both models). They didn't have them. Does anyone have these or can you get them from Kia North America? I might consider going with a little more aggressive...

Driving my AWD 2.0T in manual mode (shifting using shift knob) does not enable / disable idle stop and go...

Stinger Hatchback Creaking Poll

poll created here: https://www.kiastinger.org/forum/threads/929-Stinger-Hatchback-Creaking-Poll

<< started a new thread on this but asked it to be deleted / archived. joining this thread instead >> I have less than 500 miles on my 2.0T Premium AWD Stinger. I noticed two things right away about the sport back / hatchback area: 1. With the hatchback area empty, I can hear window creaks...

How is that racing Optima holding traction? From tires alone? I could get tire spin and fish-nosing with decent tires at various times and conditions without any mods. Many other Optima owners have mentioned this also. This is one of the major reasons why I traded in for the AWD 2.0T...