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2022 Kia StingerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 29 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
29
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
50
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 29 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

door seal ripped

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
2

rear hatch rattle

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

low tone horn failure

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
4

wireless charger malfunction

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

ticking for 1min after startup

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

6 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical6 (21%)
Other6 (21%)
Engine4 (14%)
Brakes2 (7%)
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly2 (7%)
Back Over Prevention: Warnings1 (3%)
Lights1 (3%)
Collision Avoidance1 (3%)

2022 Kia Stinger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Stinger, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Stinger, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Stinger, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly Issues

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Stinger, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:sun/moon roof assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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21
3
22
4
23
3
24
2
25
16
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Kia Stinger. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

24V169000Apr 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2022 Kia Stinger NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Kia Stinger is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2022 Kia Stinger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

29

Class avg

74

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Kia Stinger Model Years

202320222021202020192018
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2022 Kia Stinger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Kia Stinger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Kia Stinger is related to the electrical, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Kia Stinger reliable?
The 2022 Kia Stinger has 29 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2022 Kia Stinger?
NHTSA rates the 2022 Kia Stinger 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Kia Stinger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Kia Stinger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Kia Stinger has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Stinger problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2022 Kia Stinger data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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