Does the 2024 Kia K5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia K5, the most recent reported on November 17, 2025 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia K5?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (9 complaints), followed by structure (7).

How many 2024 Kia K5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Kia K5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia K5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Kia K5 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 25V794000 · reported November 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 250,547 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
The risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.

Structure: exterior trim · Structure: body, roof and pillars

NHTSA campaign 25V493000 · reported July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 100,063 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
The risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine9
Structure7
Unknown or other7
Electrical system6
Forward collision avoidance4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Power train3
Fuel system, gasoline2
Service brakes2
Vehicle speed control2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
gas door will not open, so then unless i forcefully pull it to open it will not open.

Sep 14, 2026 · Electrical system
Beginning only about 6 months after I purchased the vehicle, the audio system intermittently screams at me, blasting at over 800 decibels road, engine noise and audio interference noises so that I cannot hear the radio, the telephone, turn it off or down, even when the audio infotainment system is not running. The…

Aug 28, 2026 · Engine
I bought this vehicle less than 60 days ago and there is transmission hesitation, hard engagement in lower gears, Rough jerking shifting along with acceleration lag. Erracric shifting and phantom braking. I have taken it into the dealership I bought it at at they are not seeing anything. It currently is at another Kia…

Aug 6, 2026 · Unknown or other
Vin number or license plate is not showing vehicle in open recall to NHSTA OR KIA AMERICA. Kia has not followed up on their follow up dates regarding resolution(s) for unrepairable recall malfunction.

Jul 13, 2026 · Electrical system
My 2024 Kia K5's infotainment screen went completely pitch black, disabling the backup camera now creating an active safety hazard.

K5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	6	169	8	2
2022	5	129	15	4
2023	4	110	6	0
2024	2	31	1	0
2025	2	54	4	0
2026	1	14	1	0

Across all years, the 2021 K5 has the most complaints (169). All Kia K5 years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia K5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia K5, the most recent reported on November 17, 2025 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia K5?: Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (9 complaints), followed by structure (7).
How many 2024 Kia K5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.