repaired · 2026 Q1
Turbo/supercharger: hoses/plumbing
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
2022 Kia StingerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Stinger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-169 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Stinger has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
4Engine
3Visibility
2Service brakes
1Power train
1Structure
1Back over prevention
1Visibility/wiper
1Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Kia Stinger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Stinger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stinger median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia Stinger safety ratings
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Stinger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 reoccurred took it into the dealership. The dealership said my engine harness is melted…
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 but because it was not showing a code they couldn't fix it. The warranty ran out…
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 safety concern. The first failure occurred in August 2025 while the vehicle was…
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