Kia Stinger: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Kia Stinger model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 65 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 144.6 High | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 51.2 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2020 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25.0 Low | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2021 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 23.5 Low | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Across 5 model years, the 2018 Kia Stinger carries the highest severity index (144.6, driven by engine), while the 2022 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.