Kia K5 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Kia K5 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 490 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia K5 | 1 | 11 |
| 2025 Kia K5 | 2 | 51 |
| 2024 Kia K5 | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 Kia K5 | 4 | 107 |
| 2022 Kia K5 | 5 | 126 |
| 2021 Kia K5 | 6 | 165 |
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Newest Kia K5 recalls
- Jan 26, 202626V046000Electrical system42,677 vehiclesKia Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and 9 more models
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
- Nov 17, 202525V794000Fuel system, gasoline250,547 vehicles2021-2024 Kia K5
A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
- Jul 28, 202525V493000Structure100,063 vehicles2023-2025 Kia K5
The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- May 27, 202525V351000Exterior lighting82,281 vehicles2025 Kia K5
A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker.
- Mar 7, 202323V149000Air bags188,912 vehicles2021-2023 Kia K5
The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
- Oct 11, 202222V760000Power train69,038 vehiclesKia K5 and Sorento
The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- Jul 8, 202121V519000Fuel system, gasoline21,575 vehiclesKia K5 and Sorento
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
- Jun 14, 202121V447000Lane departure, steering846 vehicles2021-2022 Kia K5
The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults.