2022 Kia Stinger RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
18
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
355 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability8.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems13 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Stinger RWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
3
Electrical System
2
Engine
2
Brakes
2
Structure
1
Lighting
1

2022 Kia Stinger RWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 03/14/2026ODI#11724259
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 re…
BrakesFiled: 02/24/2023ODI#11508914
I brought my 2022 Kia Stinger GT -2 in to Greenway Kia, West Palm Beach FL on 02/20/2023 for routine maintenenace, check front end alignment and brake check as there was significant vibration while ap…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 01/03/2023ODI#11500020
I was driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph when I heard the loudest bang I’ve ever heard before. I then heard glass shattering and thought glass was going to fall all over my 9 month old bab…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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