Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia K5 has 39 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
39
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HVAC is not working at all, not even blowing hot air. I've been told it could be a wiring issue or h... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Check engine light came on and when filling up my gas tank, gas spit back out at me which has happen... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My fuel tank expanded while I was driving on the highway, causing my car to stall and would not resp... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving down highway, gas hand was on half a tank then all of a sudden gas hand drops to empty and l... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hit pot holes lower control arm was replaced |
| Jun 23, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Expansion of air tank, causing to pop up frame in backseat and total car deemed unsafe to drive. No ... |
| Jun 14, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Back seat popped up due to fuel tank rising from under seat while driving |
| Jun 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AC system is interminably stops working for hours or days then starts working again. Have taken to ... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting this complaint regarding ongoing and unresolved safety issues with my Kia K5, which ... |
| Mar 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My current 2021 Kia K5 FUEL TANK EXPLODED while driving. I’ve had this car for about 5 years and sin... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The reverse braking feature registers cross traffic or movement that is not near the back of the veh... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hi I brought my 2021 kia k5 got line last February 2023 around 44k miles I have had coolant leak whe... |
| Sep 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Have had issues with a/c since I bought the car. Has been inspected 3 times, apparently it was just ... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My a/c has been giving me issues for about a year and a half to two years now. I have a 2021 Kia k5.... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purge control valve but pressure in my gas tank and it has expanded. Kia will not replace my tank. H... |