Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Kia K5 has 6 recalls, 145 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
145
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
21V164000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit ...
21V519000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 pip...
21V447000
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
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...
22V760000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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...
23V149000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not t...
25V794000
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 a...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Kia K5 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sunroof glass spontaneously shattered causing glass to be everywhere inside my car while I was dr... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicl... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a failure in the integrity of Federal Safety Recall completion and documentation at K... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is currently under a recall (recall SC356), but I'm currently very far from a Kia dealers... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Manufacturer has failed to remedy the safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. Vehicle is a... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel. The chec... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning l... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illu... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I brought my car in for the recall regarding the faulty check valve in the fuel tank. My check engin... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they ... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Blower motor stops working for a bit with no ac or heat |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Ever since I bought my car in July of 2025 cash I’ve been having issues. Shortly after purchasing my... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle experiences severe stalling and loss of power while driving. When attempting to accelera... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Recall SC263) AIR BAGS THAT DO NOT DEPLOY (SC356)x2 A MELTED FUEL TANK CAN LEAK, INCREASING THE ... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud expl... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | My 2021 Kia K5 EX has a severe and unsafe steering problem. The vehicle consistently pulls hard to t... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank malfunctioned while driving. It appeared on my odometer that I had zero gas, once I pu... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Took car to Kia for an oil change and car started driving weird . Rpm hand running high. Check engin... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the fuel gauge disp... |