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2023 Kia Stinger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2023 Kia Stinger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Stinger years?

Stinger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted86 complaints2018: 86 complaints2019: 53 complaints2020: 29 complaints2021: 25 complaints2022: 18 complaints2023: 6 complaints
Stinger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Kia Stinger problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure350%
Airbags117%
Electrical System117%
Visibility & Wipers117%

Does the 2023 Kia Stinger have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V169000EngineMarch 1, 2024 · 36,248 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“After driving on the highway for approximately 20 miles with no warning lights illuminated or any signs of issue, the driver's door opened while driving at highway speeds. We were in a right hand turn on a highway exchange ramp at approximately 65 mph, when the door popped open an audible warning…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 15, 2024

“To whom it may concern, I spun out on the highway in slippery conditions and hit the guard rail, probably at 50-60mph and none of the airbags deployed. I contacted KIA and even though the car is located at their dealership they have not even bothered to move this along and get it inspected. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 13, 2025 · crash

“Upon getting warranty repairs done to vehicle, the car started to glitch out the next day in the cabin with multiple electronics. Driver window switch was turning on and off, when it turned off, multiple electronics glitched out in the car. Brought back to dealership as multiple sources online said…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 22, 2025

2023 Kia Stinger — common questions

Is the 2023 Kia Stinger reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Kia Stinger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Kia Stinger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Kia Stinger years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Stinger years to avoid are 2018, 2019. The cleanest record among Stinger years belongs to 2023.

How safe is the 2023 Kia Stinger?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 Kia Stinger earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.