Kia K5 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 507 owner complaints for the Kia K5 (model years 2021–2026). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (123 complaints), followed by electrical system (98 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 54 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 110 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 129 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 169 | 8 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2021 (169), 2022 (129) and 2023 (110). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (31).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia K5 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 123 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 98 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine | 87 | 6 of 6 | |
| Power train | 60 | 5 of 6 | |
| Structure | 44 | 5 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 42,677 |
| 25V794000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2021–2024 | 250,547 |
| 25V493000 | Jul 28, 2025 | Structure: exterior trim | 2023–2025 | 100,063 |
| 25V351000 | May 27, 2025 | Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software | 2025 | 82,281 |
| 23V149000 | Mar 7, 2023 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2021–2023 | 188,912 |
| 22V760000 | Oct 11, 2022 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2021–2023 | 69,038 |
| 21V519000 | Jul 8, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2021–2022 | 21,575 |
| 21V447000 | Jun 14, 2021 | Lane departure: lane keep, steering assist | 2021–2022 | 846 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 35 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 53 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.