2021 Model Year

Kia K5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
137
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Severe
16

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

The fuel tank malfunctioned while driving. It appeared on my odometer that I had zero gas, once I pulled into a gas station to fill up, I could see th...

Fuel System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed zero miles to empty. The contact pulled into...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated with DTC: P0471 displayed. The vehicle was...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I purchased a 2021 car in April 2024, which was originally side-swiped in November 2024. I filed an insurance claim and had to wait for the other insu...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Unknown

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they kept my car for over 6 days without fixing it when...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
Feb 2026

The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on when that happened such as Adaptive...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I brought my car in for the recall regarding the faulty check valve in the fuel tank. My check engine light had also just come on. I have a 2021 Kia K...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

Blower motor stops working for a bit with no ac or heat

Fuel System
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud explosion coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Kia K5 has 137 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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