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Kia StingerModel year report

2020 Kia Stinger Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,922miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Kia Stinger (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2020 Kia Stinger. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and engine (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,922 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel gauge and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Fuel line connection within the engine compartment had a lock/cover that was not seated/attached. Issue was discovered after doing a thorough look over of a newly purchased vehicle in which a loose nut was found in the trunk. Upon removal of the plastic engine cover next to the non locked fuel line two missing bolts were found for a wire harness on top of the engine. Owner connected fuel line lock, dealer installed two bolts to the wire harness. No receipt was given since nothing was billed.”

NHTSA complaint #11341840, filed 2020-07, 800 miles

Electrical system: “I purchased this car brand new in july and have had the same electrical system problem at least 7 times now. The issue is that sometimes, when I give a right hand turn signal, the vehicle's entire electrical system shuts down. It has done it on a slow turn, on a merge going 35mph, and on a a highway exit ramp going 60mph. This is dangerous and only a matter of time until me, or someone else, dies as a result of this failure. I have been dealing with this problem off and on for 6 months and I'm tired of it.”

NHTSA complaint #11387157, filed 2021-01, 2,750 miles

Engine: “I was sitting at a red light with my foot on the brake. When I took my foot off the brake when the light turned green, my car would not drive forward!! I checked to make sure my car was not in Park. All of the lights on the dash were on and the engine was no longer running. Not to mention something similar happened November 18, 2023 where I was driving and the engine suddenly lost power And cut off, and it would not crank back up for longer than 3 secs w/o losing power. my car could no longer run. …”

NHTSA complaint #11562645, filed 2023-12

Brakes: “Dealer said it is a known issue, but the brakes leave deposit on rotors and cause severe shaking while slowing down. Rattles entire car and steering wheel violently. Had this issue first at 5k miles, now at 18k miles and it is back. The dealer turned the rotors for me under warranty at 5k, but now are telling me I need to purchase my own aftermarket pads and rotors because they won't cover it. Pads have plenty of meat left, just has a nasty warble under braking.”

NHTSA complaint #11469956, filed 2022-06

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,750 and 55,000 miles.

40%0–100%10–2520%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,922 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20202021202220232024202520264
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Kia Stinger. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Stinger · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 8.7% risk
Stinger · sedan RWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 8.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 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 2020 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. 44 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 44 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 2020 Kia Stinger have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2020 Kia Stinger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Kia Stinger is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2020 Kia Stinger been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Kia Stinger do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Kia Stinger 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Kia Stinger get?

The EPA rates the 2020 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 2020 Kia Stinger reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,922 miles and the middle half falls between 2,750 and 55,000 miles; 60% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.