2019 Kia Stinger vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Kia Stinger | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 188 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 21,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Stinger | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 58 |
| Engine | 12 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 29 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 12 |
| Power Train | 3 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Kia Stinger
2019 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.