2023 Kia Stinger Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- 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 2023 Kia Stinger (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kia Stinger. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 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.
- Body and structure3 60%
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Kia America is failing to address a significant defect in the sunroof of my Kia Stinger. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this issue with the company directly and using the BBB AUTO line I have received dismissive and unhelpful responses. Kia America is demonstrating a complete disregard for customer satisfaction and safety. The interior of my Kia Stinger has been producing an excessively loud and distracting noise since the day of purchase. I have contacted Kia America on numerous occasions to seek assistance and resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554488, filed 2023-11Air bags: “To whom it may concern, I spun out on the highway in slippery conditions and hit the guard rail, probably at 50-60mph and none of the airbags deployed. I contacted KIA and even though the car is located at their dealership they have not even bothered to move this along and get it inspected. The insurance company sent an estimator to check, and I am waiting to see if they would repair or total it, but Kia has not bothered so far to send a team. There were no symptoms before the accident that the car may malfunction at any point. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643973, filed 2025-02Electrical system: “Upon getting warranty repairs done to vehicle, the car started to glitch out the next day in the cabin with multiple electronics. Driver window switch was turning on and off, when it turned off, multiple electronics glitched out in the car. Brought back to dealership as multiple sources online said the driver's door switch was the reason for the glitches. Upon the dealership removing the door panel, they discovered the door switch short circuits and the plug burnt and melted the connector. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695926, filed 2025-10Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 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 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2022: 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 2023 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 2023 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11035281Jul 24, 2026Electrical system, Engine. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA III 2.5L T-GDI ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC369) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the engine control…
- 11035248Jul 18, 2026Engine, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC369) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the…
- 11035253Jul 16, 2026Electrical system, Engine. Voluntary emissions service campaign: sc369_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion label/sticker
- 11035252Jul 16, 2026Electrical system, Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC369) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions…
- 11035249Jul 16, 2026Engine, Electrical system. Voluntary emissions service campaign: sc369_poc: proof of correction card
- 11035135Jul 15, 2026Engine, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY 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 is conducting a…
- 11035126Jul 15, 2026Engine, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC369) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service…
- 11033217May 28, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable…
- 11031906Apr 14, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for…
- 11026698Dec 9, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera). PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The…
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 2023 Kia Stinger have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kia Stinger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Kia Stinger is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2023 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 2023 Kia Stinger do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 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 2023 Kia Stinger get?
The EPA rates the 2023 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.
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.