Model year
2023 Kia Stinger
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints for the 2023 Kia Stinger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (3), AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). 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
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, 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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