NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia K5

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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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

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Condition issue

214

Reporting mechanism

117

Operating state

106

Performance issue

72

Engine behavior

54

Noise

50

HVAC behavior

45

Thermal issue

40

Fluid issue

34

Driver assistance issue

33

Vibration/harshness

33

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

29

Safety restraint issue

26

Smell

26

Braking behavior

25

Electrical issue

23

Safety restraint behavior

23

Lighting behavior

15

Steering behavior

14

Access/entry issue

13

Infotainment behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

7

Recent change

7

Ride/handling behavior

6

Starting behavior

6

Communication/network issue

1

Electrified system issue

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

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

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.