Research · 6 model years

Kia StingerEvery model year, 2018–2023

Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns and 171 owner complaints for the Kia Stinger. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (71).

01 —Model years

Kia Stinger years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20231515 of 522
202211805 of 522
202151715 of 522
202061615 of 522
20193441Not rated22
20184712Not rated22
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201871
201944
202016
202117
202218
20235

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2023 Stinger

1 campaign

Engine and engine cooling: turbo

Free remedy

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.

Engine and engine coolingReported Mar 1, 2024NHTSA 24V169000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026