Model year
2026 Kia K5
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 14 complaints for the 2026 Kia K5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), ENGINE (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$2,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 169 complaints
- 2022 129 complaints
- 2023 110 complaints
- 2024 31 complaints
- 2025 53 complaints
- 2026 14 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V046000 · Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
Complaints
14 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| K5 · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| K5 w/Stop-Start · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| K5 · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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