The 2022 Kia Stinger's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 16 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 16 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

03Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System1

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other1

05Electrical System,visibility1

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

Kia Stinger Fuel Economy

20–25mpg combined

17-22city

24-32hwy

$3,250-$4,100/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~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

Stinger AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Stinger AWD - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr4/10 Average

Stinger RWD - Automatic (S8)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2022 Kia Stinger

35States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

4710%

FLFlorida

419%

GAGeorgia

327%

CACalifornia

327%

MOMissouri

245%

UTUtah

184%

AZArizona

184%

ILIllinois

174%

DCWashington DC

164%

COColorado

153%

OHOhio

153%

NCNorth Carolina

143%

TNTennessee

123%

WAWashington

112%

INIndiana

102%

NJNew Jersey

102%

NYNew York

102%

PAPennsylvania

102%

MD9

NENebraska

82%

MIMichigan

82%

MN6

NH6

OK6

DE5

VA5

KY5

MA4

ID4

OR4

AL3

AR3

NM3

NV3

LA3

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 16 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.