OverviewSpecificationsPrice
Kia Stinger AWD
Kia · Cars · 2023
Kia Stinger AWD (2023)
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⚠ 1 complaint
Status
Certified
Long track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5 L
Fuel TypePremium
Transmission8 speed automatic
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG20 MPG
Kia Stinger AWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$43,990$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5 L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypePremiumRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission8 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSedanSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Kia Stinger AWD is a certified safe, midsize sedan offering robust performance with its 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Delivering 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, it achieves 0-60 mph in a swift 5.1 seconds, all while featuring an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Pros
  • Certified safety status
  • No recalls on record
  • Strong acceleration (0-60 in 5.1s)
  • Twin-turbocharged engine
Cons
  • Premium fuel required
  • Below-average MPG combined (20)
Complaints1 total
KIA STINGER 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
Upon getting warranty repairs done to vehicle, the car started to glitch out the next day in the cabin with multiple electronics. Driver window switch was turning on and off, when it turned off, multiple electronics glitched out in the car. Brought back to dealership as multiple sources online said the driver's door switch was the reason for the glitches. Upon the dealership removing the door panel, they discovered the door switch short circuits and the plug burnt and melted the connector. Incident is definitely a fire risk as the connector is near cloth inside the panel and could've burnt the car to the ground if not addressed sooner. Multiple reports of this flickering door switch issue online, photos can be provided, dealership confirmed the issue, video evidence of the problem happening. Life was at disk due to drivers door possibly catching on fire trapping occupants inside. Problem was reproduced and diagnosed at dealership. Component failed: 2022-2023 Driver Door Window Master Switch Part number: 93570-J5002 I can provide documentation and photos upon request.
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
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Status history
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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