Kia K5 recalls

6 recalls across 4 model years. The 2023 K5 has the most, with 4 recalls and 111 complaints.

Kia K5 recalls by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsOverall safety rating
2026 K5114★★★★★
2025 K5254★★★★★
2024 K5231★★★★★
2023 K54111★★★★★

Recalls per year

20234
20242
20252
20261

Most common Kia K5 problems

Based on 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.

Fuel/Propulsion System44
Unknown or Other41
Engine29
Electrical System27
Structure26
Power Train20
Fuel System, Gasoline17
Tires16

Latest Kia K5 recalls

Electrical System recall

26V-046
January 27, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · 2026 Kia Carnival, 2026 Kia EV9, 2026 Kia Sorento, 2026 Kia Sportage +3 more

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

25V-794
November 18, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 2024 Kia K5, 2023 Kia K5

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 and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Exterior Lighting recall

25V-351
May 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 2025 Kia K5

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Air Bags recall

23V-149
March 7, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 2023 Kia K5

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Power Train recall

22V-760
October 11, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · 2023 Kia K5

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. 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.