Question 1

Is the Kia STINGER reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Kia STINGER has 217 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2023 (6 complaints), 2022 (18 complaints), 2021 (25 complaints). Years to avoid: 2018 (86 complaints), 2019 (53 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Kia STINGER should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2018, 2019 Kia STINGER. The 2018 model has the most complaints (86) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Kia STINGER?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Kia STINGER are 2023 (6 complaints), 2022 (18 complaints), 2021 (25 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2023	6	Kia America is failing to address a significant de...	Excellent Reliability
2022	18	In March of 2021 We purchased a 2022 Stringer afte...	Above Average
2021	25	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 KIA STINGER. THE CONTA...	Above Average
2020	29	FUEL LINE CONNECTION WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...	Average
2019	53	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA STINGER. THE CONTA...	Below Average
2018	86	VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE NOT RUNNING. C...	Avoid This Year

Kia STINGER — All Years

Kia STINGER — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid