Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | −56% | 1 | Body | Good |
| 2022 | 18 | −27% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 17 | −42% | 5 | Brake | Good |
| 2020 | 16 | −57% | 6 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2019 | 44 | — | 3 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2018 | 69 | — | 4 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Stinger year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Kia Stinger problems
Latest Kia Stinger recalls
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023.
Electrical system › Instrument panel › Fuel gauge
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Kia Stinger should you avoid?
None of the Kia Stinger years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Kia Stinger?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Stinger years at the same age, followed by 2023 and 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Kia Stinger problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (52), electrical system (35) and fuel & propulsion system (34). Engine complaints peak in the 2018 model year.
How many recalls has the Kia Stinger had?
7 recalls across 2018–2023. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Kia Stinger recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.