Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2018. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2019.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stinger | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Stinger | 18 | 1 |
| 2021 Stinger | 17 | 5 |
| 2020 Stinger | 16 | 6 |
| 2019 Stinger | 44 | 3 |
| 2018 StingerMost complaints | 69 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine48
- Electrical system35
- Fuel/propulsion system25
- Unknown or other22
- Service brakes21
- Power train13
- Exterior lighting10
- Structure9
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 60 Stinger vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 33 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 12 | 5 |
| 2019 | 14 | 8 |
| 2018 | 18 | 13 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; 4 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.7 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.7 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.7 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.7 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 6 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.7–11.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stinger AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 2022 | Stinger AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 2021 | Stinger AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.6 | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| 2020 | Stinger AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.6 | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| 2019 | Stinger AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| 2018 | Stinger AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.7 | 9.6 | 11.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,103 Stinger cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 105 | 103 | 1 |
| 2021 | 240 | 236 | 1 |
| 2020 | 124 | 118 | 4 |
| 2019 | 204 | 199 | 3 |
| 2018 | 395 | 382 | 4 |
| 2017 | 28 | 25 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
66 Stinger cars are on Dutch roads; 59% arrived later as imports, and 10 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 | €97,020 |
| 2018 | 42 | €67,020 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
99 Stinger cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 75% petrol, 25% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 59,000 km |
| 2020 | 12 | 75,000 km |
| 2019 | 34 | 90,000 km |
| 2018 | 38 | 99,000 km |
| 2017 | 9 | 122,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
46 Stinger cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | 42 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
1,972 Stinger cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 88% passed first time, against 85% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 209 | 92% |
| 2019 | 957 | 88% |
| 2018 | 672 | 87% |
| 2017 | 134 | 93% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Stinger | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Visibility | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Brakes | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.0% | 3.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Road Wheels | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.1% | 0.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
10,867 new Kia Stinger cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2017 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Poland (256), Germany (235), Czechia (29).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 610 | 247 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 919 | 244 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1,249 | 230 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3,426 | 223 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 3,578 | 223 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1,085 | 214 (NEDC) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Stinger in 4 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger's left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold. This can cause oil leaks, and if oil comes into contact with hot exhaust parts, it could trigger a fire in the engine compartment. The…
The electrical circuit within the HECU (hydraulic electronic control unit) may experience a short circuit condition.The resulting excessive current can cause fire in the engine compartment, and consequently, increase the risk of an accident.
The fuel pump's nozzle may get blocked causing insufficient fuel supply to the engine.This can result in the loss of drive power, increasing the risk of an accident.
There is a rough edge in the left fender body panel. It could damage the insulation of the front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartments. This could cause it to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Stinger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.
NHTSA recalls