7
recalls
The Kia Stinger has 7 recalls covering 99,475 vehicles as reported; model year 2020 is covered by the most (6). The 2023 Kia Stinger earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 31 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2020: 6
Units affected
99K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2023
Complaints, 12 mo
31
+19.2% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2020 to 2023
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 DR · AWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · RWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · AWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · RWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · AWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · RWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · AWD | 8.7% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · RWD | 8.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Stinger, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
31 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine48
- Electrical system35
- Fuel/propulsion system25
- Unknown or other22
- Service brakes21
- Power train13
- Exterior lighting10
- Complaints
- 169
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 8
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Stinger by component
- Electrical system2 · 16K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 19K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 36K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 28K units
- Steering1 · 104 units
Kia Stinger recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | KIA K900, Stinger (2018-2023): Engine and engine coolingNo. 24V169000 | Fire | 36,248 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | KIA Stinger (2018-2021): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 23V634000 | Crash risk | 18,224 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | KIA Stinger (2020-2021): Electrical systemNo. 21V862000 | Crash risk | 53 |
| Sep 16, 2020 | KIA Stinger (2020-2021): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 20V560000 | Crash risk | 635 |
| Aug 27, 2020 | KIA Stinger (2018-2021): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 20V518000Park outside | Fire | 28,200 |
| Jul 22, 2020 | KIA Stinger (2020): SteeringNo. 20V422000 | Crash risk | 104 |
| Oct 25, 2018 | KIA Stinger (2018): Electrical systemNo. 18V754000 | Fire | 16,011 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2023 Kia Stinger recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2023 Kia Stinger. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Stinger have?
7 recalls cover the Kia Stinger, for 99,475 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Kia Stinger?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 8.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Stinger?
Engine: named in 48 of the 169 safety complaints about the Kia Stinger, then electrical system (35). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.