Kia K5: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Kia K5 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 156 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 87.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022 | 120 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 248.3 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2023 | 99 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 161.6 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2024 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44.4 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2025 | 46 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 139.1 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 5 model years, the 2022 Kia K5 carries the highest severity index (248.3, driven by fuel/propulsion system), while the 2024 is the cleanest at 44.4.
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.