2022 Kia Stinger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Kia Stinger, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2024-05“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 2026-08“I bought this car brand new and since I purchased it in December of 2021. Every summer this car leaves me stranded everytime I shut the car off and its hot outside I took it to several kia dealerships while in warranty but because it was not showing a code they couldn't fix it. The warranty ran out and this car still won't start if its hot outside but has no issues in the winter. After 3 yrs of dealerships doing nothing to fix it because there was nothing wrong a dealership replaced the computer because they said that maybe thats why its not showing a code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11752064, filed 2026-07“My 2022 Kia Stinger first went into the dealership because it would not accelerate properly even at full throttle, creating an immediate safety risk in traffic. Over multiple visits, the dealership replaced the ECM, ABS module, brake booster, vacuum pump, and a fuel injector, and confirmed repeated electrical shorts across major systems including throttle control, braking, and fuel delivery. Despite months of repairs, the loss of power, brake assist issues, ABS faults, and electrical failures continued, and the dealership never identified the root cause. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724259, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11035281Jul 24, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA III 2.5L T-GDI ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC369) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the…
- 11035248Jul 18, 2026VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC369) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign…
- 11035253Jul 16, 2026Voluntary emissions service campaign: sc369_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion label/sticker
- 11035252Jul 16, 2026VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC369) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the…
- 11035249Jul 16, 2026Voluntary emissions service campaign: sc369_poc: proof of correction card
- 11035135Jul 15, 2026VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC369) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia…
- 11035126Jul 15, 2026VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC369) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Stinger
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Stinger
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology