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Kia Stinger by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Kia Stinger (2018–2023). The 2023 model is rated 20–25 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Kia Stinger years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Kia Stinger by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 Stinger420–25 mpg155/5
2022 Stinger420–25 mpg1185/5
2021 Stinger420–25 mpg5175/5
2020 Stinger420–25 mpg6165/5
2019 Stinger420–25 mpg344—
2018 Stinger420–25 mpg471—

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Kia Stinger recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Stinger year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 24V169000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger: Hoses/plumbing, reported Mar 1, 2024; model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • 23V634000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Sep 13, 2023; model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 21V862000 — Electrical system: Instrument panel: Fuel gauge, reported Nov 5, 2021; model years 2020, 2021
  • 20V560000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Sep 16, 2020; model years 2020, 2021
  • 20V518000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Aug 27, 2020; model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 20V422000 — Steering, reported Jul 22, 2020; model years 2020
  • 18V754000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Front underhood, reported Oct 25, 2018; model years 2018

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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