2022 Kia Stinger Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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, 2.5L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Kia Stinger (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Stinger. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and engine (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 35 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.
- Electrical system6 33%
- Other or unknown6 33%
- Engine4 22%
- Brakes2 11%
- Exterior lighting1 5.6%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
- Lane departure1 5.6%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My Kia Stinger then give me troubles with the six cylinder. He fixed it couple of months down the line the problem reoccurred so-called fixed it two months down a line. The problem occurred, and now the problem reoccurred took it into the dealership. The dealership said my engine harness is melted that can be the cause of the issue and now knowing that could’ve been the cause of the issue from the get-go. They don’t want to fix it because it’s out of warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11757011, filed 2026-08Other or unknown: “Driving on the Freeway, heard a loud banging noise above my head, Saw glass flying behind me in the rear view Mirror. The sun roof exploded leaving approximately 40 to 45% of the window on the road”
NHTSA complaint #11456999, filed 2022-03Engine: “I have a vehicle that has a safety recall for the oil feed line that can leak and catch fire and Kia is refusing to perform the recall because my VIN is not in there system. I have the recall notice and the fact my car dies in fact need the recall work and have proved that to them and they still refuse to help”
NHTSA complaint #11586979, filed 2024-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I was driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph when I heard the loudest bang I’ve ever heard before. I then heard glass shattering and thought glass was going to fall all over my 9 month old baby and I. I was in shock and I could have wrecked or drove off the highway from how scared I was. It was the loudest sound I’ve ever heard before and my ears are still ringing from it. I immediately took an exit, I was in shock and had no idea what happened because nothing hit my car. No one was behind me and no one was in close proximity of my car in front of me either. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500020, filed 2023-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 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.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.7% risk |
| Stinger · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.7% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: 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 2022 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Stinger AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Stinger RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Stinger RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 20 | $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
- 24V169000Mar 1, 2024Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger › Hoses/plumbingCovers: Kia Stinger 2018–2023, K900 2019–2020
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.
Recall details for the 2022 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. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037623Sep 17, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY046) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid…
- 11037619Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY046) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for…
- 11037603Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC370) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to relocate and install an improved…
- 11037564Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC370) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a g a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain…
- 11037620Sep 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY046) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign…
- 11037618Sep 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY046) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New…
- 11037617Sep 16, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY046) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to…
- 11037605Sep 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (SC370) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for…
- 11037604Sep 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC370) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC370.
- 11037602Sep 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC370) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary…
Other model years of the Kia Stinger
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 18 | 100,000 | 1 | 5 | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2021 | 17 | 1,200 | 5 | 5 | 25 | — | Falling |
| 2020 | 16 | 47,922 | 6 | 5 | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 44 | 12,500 | 3 | — | 25 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2018 | 71 | 25,000 | 4 | — | 25 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Kia Stinger have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Stinger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Kia Stinger is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.
Has the 2022 Kia Stinger been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Kia Stinger do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 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 2022 Kia Stinger get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Kia Stinger (Stinger RWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 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 2022 Kia Stinger reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% 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.