2022 Kia

Stinger AWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 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

HP: 300
Power to weight: 0.073 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.54
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: 380 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

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 14

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

UNKNOWN OR OTHER28%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
VISIBILITY17%
ENGINE11%
SERVICE BRAKES11%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 18 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.