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2023 Kia Stonic Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

In the 12 months to November 2026, 473 2023 Stonic were advertised for sale. Most had 30,000 to 55,000 km on the odometer.

Known Stonic problems

Check which apply to a 2023 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Engine knock and rattle under acceleration 1.0 T-GDi and 1.4 MPi, 2021 to 2024
  2. 2 Dual-clutch jerkiness at low speed 1.0 T-GDi, seven-speed DCT, 2021 to 2026
  3. 3 Six-speed automatic hunting on hills 1.4 MPi, 2021 to 2024
  4. 4 Touchscreen freezes and phone connection drop-outs all models, 2021 to 2026
  5. 5 Central locking and key fob faults all models, 2021 to 2024

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2023 Stonic yet.