2022 Kia Stinger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Kia Stinger at 20–25 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 18 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
20–25
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Kia Stinger recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Kia Stinger, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger: Hoses/plumbing
NHTSA 24V169000Reported Mar 1, 2024
Filed by
Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC300)
Units affected
36,248 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 Kia Stinger fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Kia Stinger crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2022 Kia Stinger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
8.7%
Standard
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
5 stars
8.7%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 Kia Stinger owner complaints
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Stinger, most recently on Sep 12, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 Kia Stinger complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
6
Unknown or other
6
Engine
4
Service brakes
2
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly
2
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Lane departure: Warning
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
