Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2024 Kia K5 has 2 recalls, 24 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
24
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026
25V493000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
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: 2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am reporting a documented and unresolved brake system safety issue on my 2024 Kia K5 involving rep... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My brand new 2024 Kia K5 has been at Kia of temple hills since February 23, 2026. The dealership has... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water intrusion from A/C system Mold growth inside cabin Health effects Vehicle returned unrepair... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia K5. The contact received the recall notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V79400... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On three occasions, my car cutoff on me. Once on the highway at 60+ mph. The dash would go out, then... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank expanded, the car was spitting out gas from where you are supposed to insert gas nozzl... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V49300... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 10/20/25 as a rideshare driver one of my riders told me that the right side back seat was lifting... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The C-Pillar garnish fell off both sides of my rear view a while ago. |
| Sep 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On [XXX], while driving to campus during rush-hour traffic at approximately 15-20 MPH, the car sudde... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle was manufactured with bad rotors, which make it difficult to slow down when driving at hi... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | chrome pillars came off on highway. the recall was sent in mail but upon visitation to kia for a dif... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle lost motive pow... |
| May 24, 2024 | ENGINE | I was driving on the expressway and the engine made a noise and I lost power. I was in the left lane... |
| May 16, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Exterior trim of car is coming off and warping. |
| May 3, 2024 | ENGINE | While driving in a utility work area on 5/3/24, there was a worker placing cones to redirect traffic... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE | At 2500 miles when checking my oil I discovered flakes of metal on the dipstick. I immediately chang... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2024 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently l... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Per SA552 for earlier models, the rear trunk lid trim has become detached due to insufficient lamina... |