2022 Kia Stinger reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Stinger over 5 years — 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Stinger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hoses.

2018 Kia Stinger — Photo by Ethan Llamas, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 18), then Engine (4) and Visibility (3).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Stinger has 17 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 5 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Kia Stinger. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger, hoses 2024-03-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V169000

Summary 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Complaints by component (18 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Visibility

Service brakes

Back-over prevention

Exterior lighting

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Lane departure

Powertrain

Structure

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Safety system not working forward collision avoidance system not working found DTC C160649 ECU HARDWARE ERROR & C160649 ECU SOFTWARE ERROR AND WAS CONFIRMED THE FRONT SYSTEM IS A FAULTY ALSO EVAPORATOR LEAKING CAUSING…"
Lane departure, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-12
"My Kia Stinger then give me troubles with the six cylinder. He fixed it couple of months down the line the problem reoccurred so-called fixed it two months down a line. The problem occurred, and now the problem…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-08-14
"I bought this car brand new and since I purchased it in December of 2021. Every summer this car leaves me stranded everytime I shut the car off and its hot outside I took it to several kia dealerships while in warranty…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-22
"My 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line (VIN: [XXX]) has experienced three HVAC blower motor failures in Phoenix, AZ — August 2025, June 2026, and July 2026. Loss of AC in Phoenix summer temperatures exceeding 110°F is a direct…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-09
"The contact owns a 2022 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that he had initially noticed that the vehicle's A/C unit had failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they discovered a defect…"
Electrical system, Visibility · filed 2026-06-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Stinger all-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	24	20 MPG	$4000
Stinger all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$3300
Stinger rear-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	22	32	25 MPG	$3200
Stinger rear-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	25	20 MPG	$4000

Specs and fitment

First generation (CK), 2018–2023

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Stinger reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Kia Stinger?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 18), then Engine (4) and Visibility (3).

Is the 2022 Kia Stinger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Stinger has 17 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 5 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Kia Stinger been recalled?

The 2022 Kia Stinger has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Kia Stinger?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2022 Kia Stinger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Kia Stinger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Stinger is 22.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).