Kia Stinger years to avoid and best years
Newer Kia Stinger years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (68 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 2 (from 5 complaints), 2020 at 2 (from 16 complaints), and 2022 at 3 (from 18 complaints). On the 2018 Kia Stinger, 10 of 68 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
Kia Stinger reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Kia Stinger. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → Fewest | 2 | 5 | 1 | Structure | 22.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 3 | 18 | 1 | Service brakes | 22.3 |
| 2021 → | 4 | 17 | 5 | Engine | 22.3 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 2 | 16 | 6 | Fuel and propulsion system | 22.3 |
| 2019 → | 7 | 44 | 3 | Engine | 22.3 |
| 2018 → Most | 7 | 68 | 4 | Engine | 22.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback (liftback)
- Oil
- 5W-30 preferred; 2.0T also lists 0W-30 or 5W-40
- Tire size
- P225/45R18 (base/Premium), P225/40R19 (GT trims) front / P225/45R18 (base/Premium), P255/35R19 (GT trims) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-518 covers certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles (expanded from an earlier 2019-only population) for an HECU fuse concern that can lead to an engine-compartment fire; the campaign lists 28,200 vehicles and advises parking outside until a new fuse kit is installed. Recall 23V-634 covers certain 2018-2021 Stingers: the high-pressure fuel pump control-valve plunger may stick, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power (18,224 vehicles). Recall 24V-169 covers certain 2018-2023 Stingers with the 3.3-liter turbo GDI engine (and 2019-2020 K900): the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose may detach (36,248 vehicles across those models). Dealers replace the oil feed assembly.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia Stinger years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 2 (from 5 complaints), 2020 at 2 (from 16 complaints), and 2022 at 3 (from 18 complaints).
Which Kia Stinger year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 7 (68 complaints). On the 2018 Kia Stinger, 10 of 68 complaints name Engine.
How do Kia Stinger owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Kia Stinger years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a Kia Stinger take?
US notes prefer 5W-30; 2.0T also lists 0W-30 or 5W-40. Drain-and-fill with filter differs by engine (~6.0 qt 2.0T; ~7.3 qt 3.3T per Kia PS558).
Does recall 20V-518 cover the Kia Stinger?
It covers certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles for an HECU fuse concern that can lead to an engine-compartment fire; dealers apply the published remedy. The campaign unit count is for the whole listed population.
What generation is the Kia Stinger?
CK generation for the US years this site tracks (2018-2023).