2022 Kia Stinger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger:hoses/Plumbing 2024-03-01 · campaign 24V169000 · 36,248 vehicles
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-17 · WTY046_REIMB · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: reimbursement form (wty046) - this document is a reimbursement request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-17 · WTY046_OWNR · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: owner notification (wty046) - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is extending the new vehicle limited warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) blower motor in certain 2022 my sti
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-17 · SC370_OWNR · Service Campaign
voluntary service campaign: owner notification (sc370) - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is conducting a voluntary service campaign to relocate and install an improved blower motor 50-ampere fuse, with an increased terminal width, within the front wiring harness fuse box as
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-17 · SC370_DP · Service Campaign
voluntary service campaign: dealer principal memo (sc370) - this document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that kia is conducting a g a voluntary service campaign on certain 2022 my stinger vehicles, manufactured from february 22, 2021 through july 21, 2021, that were originally
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-16 · WTY046_QA · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: question and answer (wty046) - this document is the question and answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension campaign wty046.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-16 · WTY046_DPSM · Warranty Program/Extension
warranty extension campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo (wty046) - this document is the announcement to the dealer parts and service managers advising that kia is extending the new vehicle limited warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the heating, ventilation, and air c
Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-12 · Lane Departure: Warning“safety system not working forward collision avoidance system not working found dtc c160649 ecu hardware error & c160649 ecu software error and was confirmed the front system is a faulty also evaporator leaking causing ac to blow extremely heat …”
2026-08-14 · Power Train“my kia stinger then give me troubles with the six cylinder. he fixed it couple of months down the line the problem reoccurred so-called fixed it two months down a line. the problem occurred, and now the problem reoccurred took it into the dealership. the dealership said my engine harness is melted that can be the cause of the issue and now knowing …”
2026-07-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i bought this car brand new and since i purchased it in december of 2021. every summer this car leaves me stranded everytime i shut the car off and its hot outside i took it to several kia dealerships while in warranty but because it was not showing a code they couldn't fix it. the warranty ran out and this car still won't start if its hot outside …”
2026-07-09 · Unknown Or Other“my 2022 kia stinger gt-line (vin: [xxx]) has experienced three hvac blower motor failures in phoenix, az — august 2025, june 2026, and july 2026. loss of ac in phoenix summer temperatures exceeding 110°f is a direct safety concern. the first failure occurred in august 2025 while the vehicle was under full factory warranty. ken garff kia phoenix rep…”
2026-06-03 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 100,000 mi“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 vehi…”
2026-04-29 · Service Brakes“my hecu failed which is common in kia cars, got too hot caused it to burn out. ended up destroying my bembro, rotor and brake calipers and had to pay 4500 to fix them and replace my abs. almost killed me driving on the hampton roads bridge tunnel.…”
2026-03-14 · Unknown Or Other“my 2022 kia stinger first went into the dealership because it would not accelerate properly even at full throttle, creating an immediate safety risk in traffic. over multiple visits, the dealership replaced the ecm, abs module, brake booster, vacuum pump, and a fuel injector, and confirmed repeated electrical shorts across major systems including t…”
2025-06-27 · Structure:body“the paint on the vehicle is severely damaged, cracking components, fading paint all throughout the vehicle. the hood of the vehicle is showing severe fading, looks cloudy. …”
2025-01-11 · Visibility/Wiper“the sunroof exploded without impact…”
2024-12-26 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“sunroof randomly shattered while driving. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.