Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars

2023 Kia Stinger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Kia Stinger at 20–25 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

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.

2023 Kia Stinger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Kia Stinger, newest first.

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger: Hoses/plumbing

NHTSA 24V169000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 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.

2023 Kia Stinger EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Stinger AWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/29/24 mpg	$3,400	380
Stinger AWD	3.3L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	17/24/20 mpg	$4,100	451
Stinger RWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/32/25 mpg	$3,300	355
Stinger RWD	3.3L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/25/20 mpg	$4,100	437

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.

2023 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.

2023 Kia Stinger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.7%	Standard
2023 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.

2023 Kia Stinger owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Stinger, most recently on Oct 27, 2025. 1 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 2023 Kia Stinger complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Structure: Body	3
Air bags	1
Electrical system	1
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Kia Stinger model years

Kia Stinger by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2022 Stinger	20–25 mpg	1	18	5/5
2021 Stinger	20–25 mpg	5	17	5/5
2020 Stinger	20–25 mpg	6	16	5/5
2019 Stinger	20–25 mpg	3	44	—
2018 Stinger	20–25 mpg	4	71	—

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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