2021 Kia K5
Safety Score
56
Average
Recalls
4
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (4)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-11 | 22V760000 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 69,038 | — | Details |
| 2021-07-08 | 21V519000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 21,575 | — | Details |
| 2021-06-14 | 21V447000 |
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 846 | — | Details |
| 2021-03-11 | 21V164000 |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 142 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am reporting a failure in the integrity of Federal Safety Recall completion and documentation at Kia of Daphne. On 2/… |
| 2026-03-26 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My vehicle is currently under a recall (recall SC356), but I'm currently very far from a Kia dealership. The nearest on… |
| 2026-02-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on when … |
| 2026-02-05 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2026-01-29 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated with DTC: P… |
| 2026-01-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I brought my car in for the recall regarding the faulty check valve in the fuel tank. My check engine light had also ju… |
| 2026-01-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they kept my car for ove… |
| 2026-01-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Blower motor stops working for a bit with no ac or heat |
| 2025-12-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Ever since I bought my car in July of 2025 cash I’ve been having issues. Shortly after purchasing my car began to stall… |
| 2025-12-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle experiences severe stalling and loss of power while driving. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hes… |
| 2025-12-12 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Recall SC263) AIR BAGS THAT DO NOT DEPLOY (SC356)x2 A MELTED FUEL TANK CAN LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE |
| 2025-12-08 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud explosion coming from t… |
| 2025-11-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2021 Kia K5 EX has a severe and unsafe steering problem. The vehicle consistently pulls hard to the right on its own… |
| 2025-11-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel tank malfunctioned while driving. It appeared on my odometer that I had zero gas, once I pulled into a gas sta… |
| 2025-11-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Took car to Kia for an oil change and car started driving weird . Rpm hand running high. Check engine light came on , t… |
| 2025-11-22 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed zero miles to… |
| 2025-10-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the eng… |
| 2025-10-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving, the check engine light came on. Soon after, the rear floor of my 2021 Kia K5 lifted upward, and I notice… |
| 2025-09-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | no power at all all most in a accident with it when it lost power they said it’s the turbo l paid 33,000 for this car i… |
| 2025-09-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Within three days of purchase, the vehicle experienced a fuel system failure requiring the gas tank to be replaced. Sho… |
| 2025-09-05 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that fuel odor was entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact st… |
| 2025-08-08 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I have a Kia K5 and was not informed of the SC288 Service campaign Fuel tank Inspection & EMC update (VESC) expansion o… |
| 2025-08-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | HVAC is not working at all, not even blowing hot air. I've been told it could be a wiring issue or have to change my bl… |
| 2025-07-29 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | Check engine light came on and when filling up my gas tank, gas spit back out at me which has happened with the fuel ta… |
| 2025-07-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Kia has a known issue with the HVAC blower motor circuit on this vehicle model. They have issued a warranty extension … |
| 2025-07-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving down the highway and my car made a loud bang noise. It would not accelerate over 50 mph no matter how har… |
| 2025-07-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My fuel tank expanded while I was driving on the highway, causing my car to stall and would not respond to me pushing o… |
| 2025-07-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Driving down highway, gas hand was on half a tank then all of a sudden gas hand drops to empty and light comes on, engi… |
| 2025-07-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Hit pot holes lower control arm was replaced |
| 2025-07-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | AC blower stoped working |
| 2025-07-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while the contact’s son-in-law was driving, the fuel… |
| 2025-07-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Air/hearing works intermittently. I’ve had fuses replaced and this seems to be a known and ongoing issue that Kia refus… |
| 2025-06-30 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I was driving down the highway when I heard a loud explosion like a gunshot that caused me to slow down and almost gett… |
| 2025-06-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Just minutes before entering the highway, my son and I heard a very loud popping sound that startled us, like something… |
| 2025-06-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Expansion of air tank, causing to pop up frame in backseat and total car deemed unsafe to drive. No warnings car had ne… |
| 2025-06-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Back seat popped up due to fuel tank rising from under seat while driving |
| 2025-06-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | AC system is interminably stops working for hours or days then starts working again. Have taken to dealer but every ti… |
| 2025-05-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, while the transmission was sh… |
| 2025-04-21 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jolted forward … |
| 2025-04-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am submitting this complaint regarding ongoing and unresolved safety issues with my Kia K5, which I believe are direc… |
| 2025-03-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My current 2021 Kia K5 FUEL TANK EXPLODED while driving. I’ve had this car for about 5 years and since driving it off t… |
| 2025-03-10 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 1 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound c… |
| 2025-03-03 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | very bad antifreeze smell under hood dealer said normal not healthy to smell that its in all of this model car in multi… |
| 2025-03-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The steel trim running underneath the rear window is beginning to lift up There is a recall for this for vehicles prod… |
| 2025-03-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Having issues with the blower motor and harness which is a known issue with this car. I can’t keep my AC working plus m… |
| 2025-03-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | The reverse braking feature registers cross traffic or movement that is not near the back of the vehicle. This cause th… |
| 2025-02-20 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I recently purchased a Kia k5 2021 gt line awd one month later I noticed there was recall I take to the dealership they… |
| 2025-02-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Please review Kia Costumer Care case number [XXX] date 2/20/2025 @ 4pm New York time. Brake pads worn out ,easily b… |
| 2025-02-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gas… |
| 2025-02-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On [XXX] I took my automobile, a 2021 Kia K5 to Planet KIA of Charlotte NC located at 4700 E independence Blvd. I took … |