2021 Kia K5 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Kia K5.
Worst 2021 Kia K5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Kia K5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 39 | — | 2 | 13,407 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 35 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | 1 | — | 6,842 mi | |
| ENGINE | 23 | — | 1 | 14,590 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | — | — | 32,771 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5 | — | 3,700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | — | — | 1,814 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | 93,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 2 | 1 | — | 21,888 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 17,951 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 | — | — | 17,951 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Kia K5
14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~972,075 vehicles.
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.
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.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
+ 4 more recalls
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