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2022 Kia Stinger problems

The 2022 Kia Stinger has 29 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (21%) concerns electrical system. After that come engine (14%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

At a glance

Complaints
29 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 21% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 21%
  • Engine 14%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 14%
  • Brakes 7%
  • Backover prevention 3%
  • Drivetrain & axles 3%
  • Forward collision avoidance 3%
  • Fuel system 3%
  • Lane departure 3%
  • Lighting 3%

What the data shows

None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2022 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Kia Stinger with enough data (29 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

In March of 2021 We purchased a 2022 Stringer after driving vehicle me and family members noticed car had STRONG GAS SMELL that DID NOT go away as a matter fact SMELL got STRONGER to the point we started getting HEADACHES every time we rode in this vehicle. I contacted Sale Person who sold us the vehicle advised him car smells of STRONG GASES who informed me to contact Service Department and let Service Department know the problem I’m having with my new purchase 2022 Stringer which I did.

April 2021

Sunroof glass shattered on freeway with no warning and no hit or cause to it. Kia still made me drive it when it was broken.

February 2022

Driving on the Freeway, heard a loud banging noise above my head, Saw glass flying behind me in the rear view Mirror. The sun roof exploded leaving approximately 40 to 45% of the window on the road

March 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Stinger. The contact stated that he had initially noticed that the vehicle's A/C unit had failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they discovered a defect with the main wiring harness. The contact then called an independent mechanic and was informed that there may be recall on the vehicle for the wiring harness. The contact inquired with the dealer about a recall and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle.

Reported at 100,000 miles, April 2026

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