NHTSA Data Explorer
Kia K5
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Kia K5.
Complaints
453
Active records
Recalls
9
Active records
TSBs
172
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
3
Injuries
50
Crashes
32
Fires
5
Top reported issues — Kia K5
Click a category to expand its values.
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Operating state
Performance issue
Engine behavior
Noise
HVAC behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Driver assistance issue
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
Smell
Braking behavior
Electrical issue
Safety restraint behavior
Lighting behavior
Steering behavior
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Starting behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2024 KIA K5
Filed Jul 13, 2026
My 2024 Kia K5's infotainment screen went completely pitch black, disabling the backup camera now creating an active safety hazard.
2021 KIA K5
Filed Jul 13, 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding a leaking evaporator core in my 2021 Kia K5. The evaporator core failed at approximately 59,600 miles, causing the air conditioning system to stop cooling properly. The vehicle was diagnosed by a repair facility, which determined that the evaporator core was leaking refrigerant and required replacement. An evaporator core is a major HVAC component that should not fail at such low mileage under normal operating conditions. This failure affects the…
2023 KIA K5
Filed Jul 9, 2026
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding my 2023 Kia K5 and the unacceptable experience I have had following a dangerous brake system failure. On Wednesday June 24th, while driving on Route 22 in New Jersey, my vehicle's brakes suddenly became extremely hard, making it incredibly difficult to stop. There were no lights on indicating an issue, neither any concerning sounds prior to this incident. I came dangerously close to being involved in an accident and was left extremely shaken.…
2021 KIA K5
Filed Jul 8, 2026
My car is losing power upon acceleration causing a loss of power upon take off upon taking off and when gears are shifting. Told by dealer it is a problem with fuel injection. Replaced several coil packs and spark plugs on my own. Dealer repair shop had my car for 4 days for the fuel talk and valve issues and did not repair anything. Losing power when I drive in traffic and on highway is a huge safety issue causing loss of power when at highway speeds. I plugged in a code reader bought by…
2024 KIA K5
Filed Jul 8, 2026
I am contacting Kia America Consumer Affairs to formally request a Goodwill Warranty Exception for the total failure of the factory infotainment and radio system in my 2024 Kia K5 LXS. The unit has completely lost Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay functionality. A certified technician has diagnosed the issue as an internal radio hardware failure requiring a complete replacement, quoted at an exorbitant out-of-pocket cost. While my vehicle has surpassed the standard 3-year/36,000-mile radio warranty…
2025 KIA K5
Filed Jul 6, 2026
The turning lights keep flickering and the back trim became lose.
2022 KIA K5
Filed Jul 6, 2026
Driving anywhere in general and which ever speed my gas would leak and smell would over take the car and I have a [XXX] and [XXX] babies. This is not the first but the third recall and this is a fire hazard I can’t imagine my car going in flames while we’re already suffering with a leaking gas smell every time we drive the car I can loose my whole family I will soon being filing a lawsuit against this I want a new vehicle completely I do not feel safe in this car with my kids at all there’s…
2026 KIA K5
Filed Jul 3, 2026
Submitted by [XXX], Authorized Representative for the owner. The vehicle has a physical defect in the ADAS forward-facing camera bracket caused by a dealer-concealed repair using industrial silicone adhesive. The bracket is now visibly sagging, causing misalignment that leads to intermittent Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failure. Critically, the vehicle’s computer does NOT illuminate a warning light for this physical displacement ('silent failure'), posing a severe crash risk. An…
2022 KIA K5
Filed Jul 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse her vehicle and then shifting the gear shift into drive, the contact noticed her check engine warning illuminated, and she heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact then parked the vehicle, went into the dealer, and let them know about the failure, but they offered no assistance. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer, where NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (FUEL SYSTEM,…
2021 KIA K5
Filed Jun 30, 2026
I Heard a loud noise in the backseat twice and noticed the back seat raise up also the check engine light came on but also the fuel was going down and up (the gauge), is currently at the kia dealership and has been reported fail recall