Kia Stinger reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Kia Stinger is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 116 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 167 of 442, and 13.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.3% of tests).
Ranked 167 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,073 Kia Stingers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 13.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Kia Stinger is 14% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
13.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,200
Typical age at test: 5 years
Kia Stinger MOT failure rate by age
Most common Kia Stinger MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too low1.3% of tests
What the Kia Stinger fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 3.3% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 2.9% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 2.0% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.0% | About average |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Suspension | 0.1% | ▼ 97% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Kia Stinger do?
Official economy for the Kia Stinger ranges from 27.7 to 48.7mpg across the 14 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2024). A typical petrol version manages 29.4mpg and a typical diesel 48.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Kia Stinger first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Kia Stinger registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 14 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2024.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
27.7–48.7 mpg
CO2
154–233 g/km
Power
147–269 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinger GT-Line 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG147 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 40.9 mpg | 179g | £200 | 37% |
| Stinger GT-Line S 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG147 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Diesel | 40.9 mpg | 179g | £200 | 37% |
| Stinger GT-Line 2.0 T-GDi 242bhp 8-speed auto ISG180 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 29.4 mpg | 215g | £200 | 37% |
| Stinger GT-Line S 2.0 T-GDi 242bhp 8-speed auto ISG180 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 29.4 mpg | 215g | £200 | 37% |
| Stinger Blue Edition 2.0 T-GDi 242bhp 8-speed auto ISG180 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 29.1 mpg | 221g | £200 | 37% |
| Stinger GT S 3.3 T-GDi 361bhp 8-speed auto ISG269 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 27.7 mpg | 233g | £200 | 37% |
| Stinger 'GT-Line' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 154g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT-Line S' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 154g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT-Line' 2.2 CDRi 197bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 154g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT-Line' 2.0 T-GDi 244bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 33.6 mpg | 181g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT-Line S' 2.0 T-GDi 244bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 33.6 mpg | 181g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT-S' 3.3 T-GDi 365bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 28.5 mpg | 225g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT-Line S' T-GDi 244bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 33.6 mpg | 191g | £200 | – |
| Stinger 'GT S' 3.3 T-GDi 365bhp ISGA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 29.4 mpg | 221g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Kia Stinger costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Kia Stinger reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Kia Stinger is 14% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 116 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Kia Stinger?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.3% of tests.
›What MPG does the Kia Stinger do?
Official economy for the Kia Stinger ranges from 27.7 to 48.7mpg across the 14 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2024). A typical petrol version manages 29.4mpg and a typical diesel 48.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Kia Stinger?
Any Kia Stinger first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Kia Stinger registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £445 a year.
›How many Kia Stingers fail their MOT?
13.3% of Kia Stingers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Kia Stinger combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.