2023 Kia K5 vs 2024 Kia K5
Two adjacent model years of the Kia K5, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2024 K5 has fewer recorded recall campaigns (2 vs 4), and 2024 K5 has fewer recorded owner complaints (27 vs 97). 2023 K5 carries more NHTSA investigations (1 vs 0). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2023 Kia K5 | 2024 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 97 | 27 |
| NHTSA investigations | 1 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.