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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2022 Kia Stinger Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Kia Stinger, 6% 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.

“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

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202216%
202116%
2020213%
201937%
2018710%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia Stinger

Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Stinger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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