Kia Stinger years to avoid
The Kia Stinger years to avoid are 2018, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
217
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2018–2023
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Stinger years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 86 | |
| 2019 | High complaints + open investigation | 53 |
Every Stinger year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 25 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 29 | 6 | |
| 2019avoid | 53 | 3 | |
| 2018avoid | 86 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Stinger years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Stinger years to avoid are 2018, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the Kia Stinger?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Stinger years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Stinger have?
Across all model years, the Stinger has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.