2022 KIA STINGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 KIA STINGER
The 2022 KIA STINGER has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 KIA STINGER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2022 KIA STINGER, potentially affecting up to 36,248 vehicles.
Recall 24V169000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
| 36,248 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 KIA STINGER
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 KIA STINGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The paint on the vehicle is severely damaged, cracking components, fading paint all throughout the vehicle. The hood of the vehicle is showing severe fading, looks cloudy.
The sunroof exploded without impact
Sunroof randomly shattered while driving.
Sunroof randomly shattered while driving.
I have a vehicle that has a safety recall for the oil feed line that can leak and catch fire and Kia is refusing to perform the recall because my VIN is not in there system. I have the recall notice and the fact my car dies in fact need the recall work and have proved that to them and they still refuse to help
Safety Rating for the 2022 KIA STINGER
The 2022 KIA STINGER received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 KIA STINGER
Kia America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 KIA STINGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_ELE303_R1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing...
TSB_ELE303_R1 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing...
TSB_BOD317 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HEADLINER NOSIE REDUCTION - This bulletin provides information to apply anti-noise tape to the headliner and assist handle brackets on some 2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from September 9, 2021 through present, equipped with a sunroof. The affected vehicles may exhibit an intermittent noise due to normal...
TSB_ELE294 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SHIFT LEVER POSITION INSPECTION & DETENT DAMPER REPLACEMENT FOR REMOTE START FAILURE - This bulletin provides information to inspect the shift lever position and, if necessary, replace the shift lever detent damper on some 2022-2023MY Stinger H-MATIC (CK) vehicles produced from December 23, 2020 through October 30,...
TSB_ELE255 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DYNAMIC BENDING LIGHT DTC B232509/B232609 - MOISTURE ABSORBENT & BRACKET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to repair an inoperative Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) by replacing the moisture absorbent and bracket on some 2018-2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from October 11, 2017 through April 27, 2022, which...
TSB_ELE255 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DYNAMIC BENDING LIGHT DTC B232509/B232609 - MOISTURE ABSORBENT & BRACKET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to repair an inoperative Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) by replacing the moisture absorbent and bracket on some 2018-2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from October 11, 2017 through April 27, 2022, which...
TSB_BOD302_R1 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR TRIM GRIP HANDLE REPAIR (SA483) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to repair the two (2) (LHS & RHS) front...
TSB_BOD302 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR TRIM GRIP HANDLE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA483) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the two (2) (LHS & RHS) front door trim grip handles on some 2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from February 25, 2021 through June 17, 2021, which may have...
TSB_CLI050 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: HEATER HOSE CLAMP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA479) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the heater hose clamp on some 2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI LAMBDA II engine, which may have had the incorrect diameter hose camp...
TSB_FUE051 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: VARIABLE MUFFLER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA468) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2022MY Stinger (CK) vehicles equipped with the 3.3L GDI engine and 8AT transmission, produced from January 15, 2021 through...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 KIA STINGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA STINGER
- 2018 KIA STINGER — 85 complaints
- 2019 KIA STINGER — 48 complaints
- 2020 KIA STINGER — 23 complaints
- 2021 KIA STINGER — 24 complaints
- 2022 KIA STINGER (current)
- 2023 KIA STINGER — 6 complaints
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