KNAE55LC0N61032192022 KIA StingerGT2
Executive Summary
2022 KIA Stinger was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There is 1 open recall on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 13 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
- ▸1 open recall — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- ▸Manufacturer delayed recall by 2.6 years after first complaints — pattern of slow response to known defects
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
- Make
- KIA
- Model
- Stinger
- Year
- 2022
- Trim / Series
- GT2
- Body Style
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 6-cyl 3.3L 368 hp
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer
- KIA CORPORATION
- Assembly
- SOHARI, SOUTH KOREA
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
- ▸Engine recall
- ⚠13 complaints on a 4-year-old vehicle — unusually high
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 1 recall below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 1 recall is ~72%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
KIA completes recalls at a fair rate (86%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
SummaryKia 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.Read full details...
~28% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
100% of complaints about "ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING" were filed AFTER recall campaign 24V169000 (2024-01-03) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.
Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.
31 months elapsed between first complaint and recall issuance — a significant delay in consumer protection.
38% of complaints filed in Mar & Jan — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
The blue line shows 13 NHTSA complaints on file for the KIA Stinger — a relatively low volume that spans from 2021 to 2026.
The amber reliability line averaged 87/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 82/100 in 2022.
The red dashed line marks recall issuance — the first recall came 3 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,584 (~$526/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
KIA has been fined $27M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2020: Failure to promptly conduct recalls for Theta II engine defect.
Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | KNAE55LC0N6103219 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Stinger |
| Trim | GT2 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seat Rows | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement (L) | 3.3 |
| Horsepower | 368 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | KIA CORPORATION |
| Assembly City | SOHARI |
| Assembly Country | SOUTH KOREA |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | KNA |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 0 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | N |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 6 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 103219 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 1 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 13 |
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 5/26/2026, 8:19:33 PM.