Kia K5 complaints by model year
499 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 107 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 129 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 | 167 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2021–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 35 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 32 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 29 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| Power train | 18 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 13 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Kia K5 recalls (9)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one K5 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138 | 2026 | 87.8% |
| 25V794000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Fuel Tank May Leak | 2021–2024 | 37.3% |
| 25V493000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 46.2% |
| 25V351000 | May 27, 2025 | Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 | 2025 | 94.3% |
| 23V149000 | Mar 7, 2023 | Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 82.3% |
| 22V760000 | Oct 11, 2022 | Loss of Drive Power | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 93.7% |
| 21V519000 | Jul 8, 2021 | Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection | 2021, 2022 | 98.5% |
| 21V447000 | Jun 14, 2021 | Steering Assist Level May Not Adjust Properly | 2021, 2022 | 95% |
| 21V164000 | Mar 11, 2021 | Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 97.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Kia K5 FAQ
How many recalls has the Kia K5 had?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover at least one Kia K5 model year from 2021 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Kia K5 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (167) and the 2021 the fewest (167). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Kia K5 problems?
Across the 2021–2026 model years, owners most often name the fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Kia K5 get?
EPA rates the 2026 Kia K5 at 27 to 30 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.