AI Damage2022 KIA Stinger: common problems
Owners of the 2022 KIA Stinger filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and visibility. The maker issued 50 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 18
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 50
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 22% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 7 Backover prevention 6% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 35.
- Visibility: 4 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Engine: 4 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 18 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 35 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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
The warranty ran out and this car still won't start if its hot outside but has no issues in the winter. After 3 yrs of dealerships doing nothing to fix it because there was nothing wrong a dealership replaced the computer because they said that maybe thats why its not showing a code.
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 replaced only the blower motor multifuse (Part No.
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.
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.
Despite months of repairs, the loss of power, brake assist issues, ABS faults, and electrical failures continued, and the dealership never identified the root cause.
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.
I have a vehicle that has a safety recall for the oil feed line that can leak and catch fire and Kia is refusing to perform the recall because my VIN is not in there system. I have the recall notice and the fact my car dies in fact need the recall work and have proved that to them and they still refuse to help
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,291 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 39% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Stinger has 29 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 18, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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
QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY046) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY046.
- 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…
- 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…
- WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY046) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the Heating…
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
REIMBURSEMENT FORM (SC370) - 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…
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC370) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC370.
- 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…
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC370) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2022 MY Stinger…
- 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…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA III 2.5L T-GDI ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC369) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the engine control module (ECM) software to improve combustion stability…
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
SC369_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER
NHTSA lists 50 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KIA Stinger?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, visibility, engine. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (28%), A/C or heater (17%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 KIA Stinger?
NHTSA lists 50 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 KIA Stinger from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.