2020 Kia

Stinger AWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Kia Stinger: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 368 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 3/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,129 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 23 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: Optional
Recalls: 6
Owner complaints: 16

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21%
ENGINE17%
POWER TRAIN7%
SERVICE BRAKES7%
STEERING7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 29 total.

Kia Stinger: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.