The 2022 Kia Stinger's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 13 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V1690002024-01-03

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING

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.

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Kia Stinger has accumulated 13 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Service Brakes2

03Unknown Or Other,engine1

04Structure1

05Visibility/wiper1

13 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Stinger Fuel Economy

20–25mpg combined

17-22city

24-32hwy

$2,300-$2,900/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2022 Kia Stinger ranges from 20 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Stinger RWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

Stinger AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Stinger AWD - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average

Stinger RWD - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Kia Stinger

36States

25%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

5212%

CACalifornia

327%

FLFlorida

296%

GAGeorgia

276%

ILIllinois

184%

UTUtah

174%

NCNorth Carolina

174%

AZArizona

164%

DCWashington DC

153%

MNMinnesota

143%

PAPennsylvania

133%

MDMaryland

123%

INIndiana

123%

NJNew Jersey

123%

NYNew York

123%

COColorado

123%

TNTennessee

123%

MOMissouri

123%

OHOhio

112%

MIMichigan

102%

OKOklahoma

102%

NH8

WA8

DE7

NE6

NV6

MA5

OR5

KY5

AL4

WI4

KS4

ID3

CT3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Kia Stinger Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Kia Stinger a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Kia Stinger. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Stinger?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Kia Stinger. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia Stinger?

You'll get between 20 and 25 MPG combined from the 2022 Kia Stinger, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Stinger?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 13 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.