Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia K5 has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 ... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | ENGINE | no power at all all most in a accident with it when it lost power they said it’s the turbo l paid 33... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehi... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On [XXX] I took my automobile, a 2021 Kia K5 to Planet KIA of Charlotte NC located at 4700 E indepen... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ENGINE | On Mon, Nov 18, 2025, I was driving at 60 mph with cruise on. Suddenly cruise was cancelled and che... |
| May 28, 2024 | ENGINE | When you get in the vehicle to turn it on the lights are on an everything else accept for the engine... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Bought the car used and had it in within first two weeks with 6k miles on it for warped brakes. They... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | ENGINE | Car thermostat failure, car overheats and only 89000 miles |
| Dec 20, 2021 | ENGINE | Vehicle engine shut off while driving down the highway. Traveling on 74 and while still in drive th... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND AFTER IT IS PARKED AND ENGINE IS TURNED OFF THE COOLING SYSTEM ( COOLA... |