2024 Kia K5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
27
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
44.4
Severity index
Severity index 44.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 8 | 29.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 25.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 18.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 18.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 11.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 11.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 7.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 7.4% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 8 of 27 complaints (29.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V493000 | 28/07/2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. |
| 25V794000 | 17/11/2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.