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Kia StingerModel year report

2019 Kia Stinger Problems

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,500miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Kia Stinger (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2019 Kia Stinger. The part named most often is engine, with 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (11) and electrical system (9). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 87% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Received a recall notice for my vehicle, stating that there is a major issue with the engine, and they are prone to catching fire - and that the vehicle should be parked outside. I contacted my dealership to ask for any other information, and was specifically told to bring my car in to their dealership (where I purchased the car brand new just a year prior). Upon arriving at the dealership, I was told that there was nothing that could be done, and I should drive my flammable, 2019 vehicle home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11376174, filed 2020-11, 21,000 miles

Brakes: “I bought my Kia Stinger awd on april the 1st and when I begin to drive I first noticed the brakes felt mussy and I had to really stand on them at moderate speeds around town and just the other day(april 28) I was coming back home and I started gearing down from 30mph and signaled two turn left and with my foot on the brake pedal as the distance was closing on the car in front at the red light I pressed as hard as I could and were it not for the forward collision warning activated and abruptly stopped we would have rear-ended the vehicle in front of us!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11205097, filed 2019-05, 1,380 miles

Electrical system: “When stopped, this vehicle is designed to automatically stop the engine while idling, and restart the engine when I take my foot off of the brake. Sometimes, when the engine restarts, there is a dip in electrical power that results in the center console lights and display blanking out and coming back on. That symptom is annoying, and a sign of something not being right with the vehicle, but not a safety issue on its own. But there is another symptom that occurs occasionally that is a safety concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11341238, filed 2020-07, 7,873 miles

Fuel system: “On feb 18, 2020 the car had a throttle hesitation and cut off in traffic while turning through an intersection and when started again had check engine light and car went into limp home mode. Car had error codes p061b, p0172, p0175, p2180, p2178. Kia advised to not drive the car and have it towed to dealer. I was told there was a loose wire connection and dealer supposedly fixed it. On march 23, 2020, car was running with rough idle and check engine light came on pulling codes p0108 and p0068. Car was able to be driven to dealer and dealer could not find the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11390539, filed 2021-01, 16,041 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

87% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,873 and 23,600 miles.

40%0–1033%10–2513%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2019202020211020222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Kia Stinger version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Stinger AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212924$3,400
Stinger AWD3.3L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172520$4,100
Stinger RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic222925$3,300
Stinger RWD3.3L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Kia Stinger → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Stinger

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20235—1525—Too new
202218100,0001525—Rising
2021171,2005525—Falling
20201647,9226525—Rising
20194412,5003—25Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20187125,0004—25Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Kia Stinger model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2019 Kia Stinger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Kia Stinger is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 11.

Has the 2019 Kia Stinger been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Stinger get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Kia Stinger (Stinger RWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Kia Stinger reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,500 miles and the middle half falls between 7,873 and 23,600 miles; 87% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.