Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia K5, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2021 Kia K5 - 167 complaints in its first 8 years (167 to date)
- 2022 Kia K5 - 129 complaints in its first 8 years (129 to date)
- 2023 Kia K5 - 108 complaints in its first 8 years (108 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- Not enough mature model years with a meaningful record to rank.
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kia K5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Kia K5 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 Kia K5 | 52 | 52 | 2 |
| 2024 Kia K5 | 30 | 30 | 2 |
| 2023 Kia K5 | 108 | 108 | 4 |
| 2022 Kia K5 | 129 | 129 | 5 |
| 2021 Kia K5 | 167 | 167 | 6 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | 2026 | Electrical System | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV,... |
| 25V794000 | 2021-2024 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 25V493000 | 2023-2025 | Structure | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. |
| 25V351000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. |
| 23V149000 | 2021-2023 | Air Bags | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event... |
| 22V760000 | 2021-2023 | Power Train | Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. |
| 21V519000 | 2021-2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. |
| 21V447000 | 2021-2022 | Steering | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. |
| 21V164000 | 2021 | Air Bags | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. |