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recalls
The Kia K5 has 9 recalls covering 756,081 vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (6). The 2026 Kia K5 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 195 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; fuel/propulsion system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2021: 6
Units affected
756K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
195
+45.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
10 rated versions, model years 2021 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2026 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia K5, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
195 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Fuel/propulsion system120
- Electrical system97
- Unknown or other93
- Engine85
- Power train59
- Structure44
- Fuel system, gasoline38
- Complaints
- 500
- Crashes reported
- 35
- Fires reported
- 6
- People injured
- 53
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia K5 by component
- Air bags2 · 189K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 272K units
- Electrical system1 · 43K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 82K units
- Lane departure1 · 846 units
- Power train1 · 69K units
- Structure1 · 100K units
Kia K5 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | KIA Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV9, K4 and 7 more (2025-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V046000 | Crash risk | 42,677 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | KIA K5 (2021-2024): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 25V794000 | Fire | 250,547 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | KIA K5 (2023-2025): StructureNo. 25V493000 | Crash risk | 100,063 |
| May 27, 2025 | KIA K5 (2025): Exterior lightingNo. 25V351000 | Crash risk | 82,281 |
| Mar 7, 2023 | KIA K5 (2021-2023): Air bagsNo. 23V149000 | Crash risk | 188,912 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | KIA K5, Sorento (2021-2023): Power trainNo. 22V760000 | Crash risk | 69,038 |
| Jul 8, 2021 | KIA K5, Sorento (2021-2022): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V519000 | Fire | 21,575 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | KIA K5 (2021-2022): Lane departureNo. 21V447000 | Crash risk | 846 |
| Mar 11, 2021 | KIA Forte, K5, Telluride (2021): Air bagsNo. 21V164000 | Crash risk | 142 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Kia K5 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Kia K5. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia K5 have?
9 recalls cover the Kia K5, for 756,081 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Kia K5?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia K5?
Fuel/propulsion system: named in 120 of the 500 safety complaints about the Kia K5, then electrical system (97). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.