2023 Kia Stinger reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Kia Stinger holds 5 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 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 Structure (3 of 5), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2022

The 2022 Stinger has 18 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

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 2023 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 (5 total)

Structure

Air bags

Electrical system

Visibility

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Upon getting warranty repairs done to vehicle, the car started to glitch out the next day in the cabin with multiple electronics. Driver window switch was turning on and off, when it turned off, multiple electronics…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-10-27
"To whom it may concern, I spun out on the highway in slippery conditions and hit the guard rail, probably at 50-60mph and none of the airbags deployed. I contacted KIA and even though the car is located at their…"
Air bags · filed 2025-02-20
"After driving on the highway for approximately 20 miles with no warning lights illuminated or any signs of issue, the driver's door opened while driving at highway speeds. We were in a right hand turn on a highway…"
Structure · filed 2024-05-16
"Kia America is failing to address a significant defect in the sunroof of my Kia Stinger. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this issue with the company directly and using the BBB AUTO line I have received dismissive…"
Structure · filed 2023-11-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2023 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	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$3300
Stinger all-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	24	20 MPG	$4000
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 2023 Kia Stinger reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Kia Stinger?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (3 of 5), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2023 Kia Stinger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Stinger has 18 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2023 Kia Stinger been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 Kia Stinger?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2023 Kia Stinger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Kia Stinger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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).