Kia Stinger problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Kia Stinger (2018–2023). The 2018 Stinger has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
149
Recalls
7
Model years
6
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

53201840201916202017202118202252023
NHTSA complaints per Kia Stinger model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Kia Stinger years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Kia Stinger — 53 complaints, 1 crash, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2019 Kia Stinger — 40 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  3. 2021 Kia Stinger — 17 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Brakes
  4. 2020 Kia Stinger — 16 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (5 complaints).

Every Kia Stinger model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 Stinger51001Body & Structure
2022 Stinger180001Electrical System
2021 Stinger171005Brakes
2020 Stinger161006Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 Stinger401103Engine
2018 Stinger531204Engine

Most common Kia Stinger problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    47 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    34 complaints
  • Electrical System
    28 complaints
  • Brakes
    26 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    11 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Lighting
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

202020212022202320252026
Complaints about the Kia Stinger received by NHTSA each month.

Kia Stinger recalls

  • Recall 24V169000Mar 1, 202436,248 vehiclesModel years 2018–2023

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

  • Recall 23V634000Sep 13, 202318,224 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V862000Nov 5, 202153 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V560000Sep 16, 2020635 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V518000Aug 27, 202028,200 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 20V422000Jul 22, 2020104 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V754000Oct 25, 201816,011 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Other Kia models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology