2026 Kia K5 recalls

1 safety recall, 14 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
14Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Kia K5 recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-046
January 27, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

2026 Kia K5 owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other5
Engine4
Electrical System3
Lane Departure2
Air Bags1
Tires1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Recent complaints

October 4, 2026Unknown or Other

I was traveling approximately 60 MPH while entering turnpike. Ambient temperature approximately 62-65 degrees F. I heard sudden loud explosive bang, looked around. And no vehicles were immediately nearby and I did not observe or hear any object strike the vehicle prior to glass failure. I heard air coming from somewhere. I checked my windows and all of them were up, still heard the air noise opened the Moonroof and the Panoramic glass exhibited extensive damage and tempered-glass fragmentation with a large section missing.

September 29, 2026Air BagsCrash1 injury

I was driving my 2026 Kia K5 southbound on [XXX] at approximately 40–42 mph and proceeding straight through an intersection. I was already in the intersection when another vehicle turned directly in front of me. I did not have sufficient time to avoid the collision and struck the other vehicle with the front of my vehicle. The other driver was cited for failure to yield. The collision caused substantial frontal damage to my vehicle. The vehicle was subsequently declared a total loss by my insurance company. Despite the frontal impact, none of the airbags deployed. At the moment of impact, white smoke or dust filled the passenger compartment and I heard loud popping and buzzing-type noises co

September 21, 2026Tires

This is the 2nd time my tire has blown out. 1st time was in Feb 2026 and now again in Sept 2026 both have been factory tires Pirrelli 235/45 R18. The 1st time was on a interstate at speeds 70 mph the 2nd time on a rural road 45 to 55 mph. Both incidents have almost caused a major accident. The dealership has made every excuse under the sun and pirreli wont even discuss the issue. I have seen multiple complaints about factory tire issues with this make and model.

August 11, 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2026 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the front driver's side door independently unlatched and swung open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that the door latches were being replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,440.

July 3, 2026Lane DepartureForward Collision Avoidance

Submitted by [XXX], Authorized Representative for the owner. The vehicle has a physical defect in the ADAS forward-facing camera bracket caused by a dealer-concealed repair using industrial silicone adhesive. The bracket is now visibly sagging, causing misalignment that leads to intermittent Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failure. Critically, the vehicle’s computer does NOT illuminate a warning light for this physical displacement ('silent failure'), posing a severe crash risk. An undisclosed aftermarket GPS tracker was also found installed, which is pending contract review. A third-party inspection report titled 'Repurchase Inspection (Silicon at Rearview Mirror)' confirms the non-OEM ad

2026 Kia K5 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Kia K5: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2026 Kia K5 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Kia K5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Kia K5. The most recent, filed January 27, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2026 Kia K5 problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (5 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2026 Kia K5 safe?

The 2026 Kia K5 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Kia K5?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.