2018–2023 · 6 model years · 20 recalls

Kia Stinger problems by year

We don't rate the Kia Stinger yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2018 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (97). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling54
Electrical system35
Body, glass & interior32
Brakes28
Driver-assist & stability3
Airbags & seat belts1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2018–2023.

Every Kia Stinger year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2023 StingerNot rated yet6125
2022 StingerNot rated yet29125
2021 StingerNot rated yet25525
2020 StingerNot rated yet29625
2019 StingerNot rated yet55325
2018 StingerNot rated yet97425

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Kia Stinger problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, electrical system, body, glass & interior.

Which Kia Stinger year has the most recalls?

The 2020, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.