Kia K5 years to avoid
Every Kia K5 model year on file (2021-2025), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2022
Worst year on file
168.1
Severity index
Fuel/Propulsion System
Most-reported system
2024
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 Kia K5 | 168.1 High | 129 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2 | 2023 Kia K5 | 105.2 High | 110 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 3 | 2025 Kia K5 | 81.7 High | 53 | Tires |
| 4 | 2021 Kia K5 | 74.7 Medium | 169 | Electrical System |
| 5 | 2024 Kia K5 | 55.7 Medium | 31 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Kia K5 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 169 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 74.7 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022 | 129 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 168.1 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2023 | 110 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 105.2 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2024 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 55.7 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2025 | 53 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 81.7 High | TIRES |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.