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2024 Kia K5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints27
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2024 Kia K5

2 recalls
27 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

Before You Buy

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Read the 1 complaint reporting a crash
Review the 27 owner complaints on record
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
27
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 25V493000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

  • 25V794000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    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.

Consumer complaints

27 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

27
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE9
  • STRUCTURE6
  • OTHER4
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • FUEL SYSTEM3

Notable Issues

27 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)9
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)6
miscellaneous issues4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

24

City

32

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$2,200
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Kia K5 years

Common problems

Kia K5 problems

446 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V794000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V493000

    Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.