Model year
2022 Kia Stinger
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 18 complaints for the 2022 Kia Stinger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ENGINE (4). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 69 complaints
- 2019 44 complaints
- 2020 16 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
- 2022 18 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
Recalls
24V169000 · Mar 1, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Complaints
18 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.087 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.087 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Stinger RWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Stinger AWD · 3.3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Stinger RWD · 3.3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Kia Stinger at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.