KIA Stinger Hatchback Door Issue Fix & Sounds Deadening Insulation

How to definitely and quickly fix the hatch door rattle. Also, how to improve cabin road noise by applying insulation to trunk area.

[@thegodson9919]

This worked, you are a genius. 2023 kia stinger. I love you!!

[@Wjyndigo]

Thanks, now I have a project for this weekend! I love my 21 Stinger.

[@jahfus]

Just got the same exact car a week ago. 2019 red GT limited. Haven’t heard any squeaks yet but This video was on point. Much appreciated 🤘

[@richie0226]

Worked like a charm. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us all out! BTW mine had no washers at all when I took the pieces off.

[@jaredshelton4718]

SAME

[@Dragondon1]

Thanks a lot. Just ordered some insulation for my Stinger after seeing this video. I have not heard any noise from the rear yet but I'll be checking it out and getting some spacers for that as well. Nice video and editing!!

[@senninhapsx1191]

Donnell Taylor Thanks!!

[@marccollins1445]

Thanks--very helpful video for those who don't want to reply on multiple annoying visits to the dealer to fix this recurring problem.

[@senninhapsx1191]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for watching!

[@Braintrainz]

Thanks for making the video I will do this on my Stinger because the hatch rattles like crazy ! Aslo nice sound deadener application, that section where you applied it is the biggest difference why the KIA Stinger has more road noise then the Genesis G70-G80. Both those cars have sound deadeners in the truck area under the car the Stinger has none.

[@PaganWizard]

Instead of using metal washers, I would have used nylon washers to avoid the possibility of rust on the unpainted washers which could spread onto the car.

[@rodgmz9826]

Dude !!! Thank you very much for this ...I just added the additional washer to my 2018 Stinger and the rattle is gone gone gone !!! This is great information ...I’m getting the insolation next ....Thank you very much again !!

[@senninhapsx1191]

Rod Gmz Righ on man!! Glad it helped 👍

[@dennisorel]

great, but my car had no fix and installing just one 5/16 non metal washer did the job per bolt.

[@madisonboost1195]

Great Info, small details make a big difference.

[@Live2Drift]

Great video. As a Stinger owner and Service Manager at Kia, I'm happy to see your informative video and hope it helps many people. These are great vehicles.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Thank you!!

[@dennisorel]

do i just replace the washers on the hatchback door hardware or also on the hardware on the lower car itself. Also, trying the fix, the trunk would not close and the hatchback would not close as should,

[@dennisorel]

just the upper hatchback hardware and just use one 5/16 washer (non metal) per bolt

[@rodrigoe.ibarrap.3264]

So helpful , the rattle in mine came this week !!!!

[@vroooom]

Thanks! This worked for my hatch rattle (at least on my initial test ride)!

[@senninhapsx1191]

Matt Galo I’m glad it helped mate!

[@starskyhutch6011]

Hey man thanks so much for this video! I have a 2020 Stinger and had developed the rattle in the hatch, too, but only on one side. I did your fix and it worked! I used at T30 Torx Allen key (i had saw on a forum that people were using T40's, so maybe they changed the bolts for 2020?). I also used just one 5/16 washer instead of doubling up; using two washers made the hatch a little more difficult to open. Now I can drive without cringing every time I hit a bump lol

[@douglaswong6560]

great video! keep them coming

[@senninhapsx1191]

Thank you and take care!

[@adbarrnz]

The rattle fix works great. I used nylon 5/16" M8 size washers and ended up with one washer per screw (four total: two for each latch). I tried two washers per screw (eight total) but it was too much and the trunk wouldn't close and just opened back up. Just one 5/16" nylon washer for each screw still did the trick. Lastly, my Stinger was built in January 2019 and didn't have this fix, so they aren't doing it from the factory. This means that even brand new cars coming off the boat will probably need some washers.

[@senninhapsx1191]

That’s crazy that KIA wouldn’t make the change from the factory!

[@jdejesus1231]

Did you use regular Allen keys?

[@franklyfrank123]

Your video saved KIA sales!

[@senninhapsx1191]

Fan Bu Ha, thanks 😆

[@dvojevodavoditti]

Thanks for it! fixed my stinger the noise was so annoying now its gone apparently a lot of stingers have this malfunction

[@hyedefinition1080]

Great video. Don't have the rattle yet on my 2018, but this is relief to see it's an easy fix. Man, Kia made no attempt at sound dampening. I can clearly hear my music outside my car even on low volumes. I would like to dampening the trunk and the doors and have a pro damp the cabin floor.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Thanks man, I'm glad your Stinger isn't making that noise. KIA fixed it on later models, so hopefully you never will. I was thinking of professionally sound dampening as well. Take care and thanks for watching.

[@hyedefinition1080]

Awesome video, no one really addressed it as clearly as you did. This is going to be my first winter in the car and Chicago winters shows the true colors of cars and humans hehe. I understand your gripes about the stinger community, hoping the community grows and I know there will be much more to offer. 😉

[@senninhapsx1191]

It's funny how now I go though bumps on roads I usually travel and would cringe knowing it was gonna make that annoying sounds, but now I go through the same streets and enjoy the quietness 🙂

[@dennisorel]

sorry, you video is great but i got a gts 2019 just now which is a late model and it had no fix what so ever. I bought a non metal 5/16 washer and installed it on each bolt and it worked fine. Trying to install two per bolt did not work for the hatch would not close properly. So, I would suggest using one 5/16 non metal washer on each bolt and all will work just fine. So, two washer per harness or 4 total (two per hatch harness).

[@shanewilliams6516]

Thank you. The rattle was driving me nuts.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Glad it helped!!

[@zhearr]

MAN I WAS ABOUT TO JUMP OFF A CLIFF WITH THAT STUPID STINGER RATTLING NOISE, I APPRECIATE YOU MY MANNNNN I CAN FINALLY RESTTT

[@gregmuennich417]

This ABSOLUTELY works Great! Thanks so much..

[@senninhapsx1191]

Greg Muennich I’m glad it helped out man!

[@dennisorel]

@@senninhapsx1191 do i just replace the hardware washers on the upper hatchback itself and not the lower hardware on the car itself. And, when tried, the hatchback was higher and would not close

[@dennisorel]

sorry, but installing two washers did not work for the trunk would not close, so I went with one 5/16 fabric washer and the problem was solved

[@bdockett1]

Thanks for the video dude

[@senninhapsx1191]

Glad I could be of assistance bro! It feels so nice to go over bumps and not hear that stupid noise 👍

[@kevintaylor1202]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the update!!! Super grateful!!! I take it , you got those washers from Oreillys??

[@senninhapsx1191]

Autozone actually 😉

[@rennokaz]

How does the rattle sounded exactly? I have only heard hatch sound when going over really rough road bump, but not sure if it is the hatch or the cover that does a stomping sound.

[@eduardorodriguez694]

Does your trunk shut tight still when closed?

[@spillow762]

You can sandwich a softer material washer with the metal one to make sure there are no hard impacts.

[@ahawk1968]

Nice video, man. ....by chance are you in El Paso, Texas?

[@senninhapsx1191]

Thanx and yes ELP.

[@kevintaylor1202]

Good evening, quick question for you.... did you say place 2 washers on each bolt slot?? Totaling 4 washers per side?? Thanks for the clarification in advance!!

[@senninhapsx1191]

Yes, two watches per bolt for a total of four per side. Thanks for watching 😉

[@reloadingdontshoot1]

Wonder if they fixed this on my 2022; I should take em off and check :)

[@vincer6974]

I currently own a 2022 and previously owned a 2021 before selling it back. They made 0 effort in fixing this issue. It’s honestly embarrassing for a 2022 model considering they did a reface in the rear side of the car. Besides this annoying little issue, still love the car.

[@jakeb8873]

How is the paint holding up on your stinger? Are you having issues with it flaking off or chipping?

[@senninhapsx1191]

Hello! Unfortunately I am, but I also drive it A LOT!! I’m already hitting 14K miles in less than six months, so kinda hard to put it on KIA. Not the best paint though.

[@SargeHSV312]

Was the tool an Allen key or a torx? If so what size?

[@senninhapsx1191]

I'm sorry man, I took all my tools until I found the one that fit correctly and did not pay attention to the size.

[@Braintrainz]

T40 Torx

[@chanhyung88]

Where did you get the washers?

[@senninhapsx1191]

Any auto parts store, Auto Zone, Checkers, O'Reilly.

[@rennokaz]

And also how much does the damping improve overall cabin noise levels?

[@rennokaz]

And how much material did it take ? is 1 m2 or 2 m2 enough?

[@ahawk1968]

Well, I'll be darned, your video showed on my recommend list, I'm in El Paso too. I have a Silver GT1 RWD Stinger. Not to many around, huh? Planning any mods?

[@senninhapsx1191]

Nice bro!! Yeah, not that many. I want to powder coat the wheels to match the color of the mirrors/side air vents. I was quoted at $540. How 'bout you?

[@ahawk1968]

@@senninhapsx1191 I have a set of downpipes, looking into a cold air setup and an ecu tune. Really liking the car.

[@senninhapsx1191]

@@ahawk1968 Yeah man, the car is amazing!

[@Braintrainz]

Hey this fix worked I went down to harbor freight bought a 100 pack of washers of different sizes for $3.99 and put them where you said (2 washers per screw I didn't have the KIA fix, i also tried just one rubber O ring per bolt 5/8 thick) and guess what ? not a peep from the hatch !

[@senninhapsx1191]

That's great to hear!! That's what I meant on the video, how such a small gap can make such a huge difference.

[@rodgmz9826]

Braintrainz I just bought a Stinger and the noise is killing me ...I already had the Kia Fix but nothing ..I’m trying this ...thanks

[@Braintrainz]

@@senninhapsx1191 Yes well done again for this video ! A month after some 1000 mile latter, even in low 10 degree weather there is no hatch rattle sounds anymore even over crappy roads. Had my co worker do the same fix on his Stinger as well.

[@senninhapsx1191]

@@Braintrainz Thanks man!!

[@salscarpelli5568]

What size Allen wrench is that?

[@jarosawksiazczyk3082]

It is not an allen wrench, it is a torx piece: external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fi%2F151191360352-0-1%2Fs-l1000.jpg&f=1&nofb=1

[@planetfabulous5833]

Is it just me or does that hatch look like it sits up too high by maybe a couple of millimeters after it's closed? Too me it doesn't look like it's completely closed - too wide of a panel gap between the bumper.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Yeah, pretty much.

[@gustygraphics]

Planet Fabulous probably because he extended the other bumpers at the end

[@dennisorel]

yes, just use one 5/16 non metal washer and all will be be good- not two 5/16 washers per bolt

[@anthonyyancey7125]

I have a 2022 stinger I have the same issue

[@frankdancer871]

What size washers?

[@senninhapsx1191]

Sorry, I can’t recall, but I think I might have mentioned in the video.

[@patrickmorgan7173]

Funny how the dealer s arent better at fixing...and just a thought try a rubber or nylon type washer might be better...I have the rattle in my 2019...Ill give it a shot.

[@erico4868]

Wouldn't foam rubber or even styrofoam in the battery well be better for trunk noise than that aluminum looking insulation. Is that what it is or do my eye deceive me?.

[@senninhapsx1191]

It’s duct insulation, it’s helps out and it’s rather inexpensive.

[@erico4868]

@@senninhapsx1191 thank you. How do you hold it down. 3m adhesive? I did the other fix and added some rubber on the edges. It reduced it but it is still vibrating somewhere.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Eric O! It’s self-adhesive.

[@theimaginary6142]

What's the insulation called?

[@senninhapsx1191]

The Imaginary I’m sorry man, I can’t recall but it’s air ducts insulation, it was only like $20.

[@stevewise1656]

Has anyone been having battery discharge/parasitic drain issues? I’m already on my third battery on my GT2. KIA admitted the battery wasn’t designed properly to handle all the tech. Otherwise, I’m going to have a local company add more soundproofing I’m the car. The wind and tire noise is driving me crazy.

[@KuyaArbee]

Why you never get first year model cars!

[@mrstatictunes]

I have the second year and it does it too

[@charlesl7385]

I have a 2023 and I'm doing this fix tomorrow

[@Omnis2]

Just get a crush washer instead.

[@MrUnknown747]

just put some rtv seal in there

[@tomcat5986]

just trying to help....get to know measurements. If the smaller one you say Kia supplied is 1/8, its impossible the thicker one you have is 1/16. Before you even said a size on the super thin one I knew it was no where near an eight in thickness. Just saying. Your welcome.