KnownCarProblemsKia K5 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 504 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia K5 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2021, 2022, 2023. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia K5 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 K5 | 53 | Wheels and tires | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 K5 | 31 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 K5 | 108 | Fuel system | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 K5 | 129 | Fuel system | 5 | 15 |
| 2021 K5 | 169 | Fuel system | 6 | 8 |
19 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia K5
- What years of the Kia K5 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2021 (169), 2022 (129), 2023 (108).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia K5?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (160), electrical (94), other or unspecified (88).
- Which Kia K5 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (129), 2021 (169). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.