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2020 Kia Stinger — windshield replacement created a highway whistle

RoadTripDIYerCommunity StarterAug 2, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Washington DC
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 114,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before.
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TrackBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Kia Stinger in Washington DC, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “windshield replacement created a highway whistle,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
TowDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: A second data point from another 2020 Kia Stinger owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
TrackDad558Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 4, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: A second data point from another 2020 Kia Stinger owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
RoadShopperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Kia Stinger, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
NewCarRoadie849Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Kia Stinger before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2020 Kia Stinger in Washington DC with 114,000 miles. No need to make it theatrical. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
TorqueFan150Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Kia Stinger in Washington DC, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “windshield replacement created a highway whistle,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
RoadTripDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Following up on windshield replacement created a highway whistle: still happening, but I have better notes now. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
RoadShopperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Kia Stinger before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'll update if anything new shows up.
NewCarRoadie849Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Kia Stinger, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. No need to make it theatrical. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
TrackDad558Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 4, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Kia Stinger, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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