repaired · 2026 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
NewRisk. A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2024 Kia K5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia K5, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-493 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kia K5 has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
7Electrical system
7Structure
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Kia K5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other K5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K5 median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Kia K5 safety ratings
2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What K5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I bought this vehicle less than 60 days ago and there is transmission hesitation, hard engagement in lower gears, Rough jerking shifting along with acceleration lag. Erracric shifting and phantom braking. I have taken it into the dealership I bought it at at they are not seeing anything. It…
The fuel tank expanded, the car was spitting out gas from where you are supposed to insert gas nozzle. my fuel tank expanded so bad from pressure my vehicle sensors malfunctioned my car did not tell me something was wrong, I heard a pop and my car was telling me I had no gas when I did. the insert…
My brand new 2024 Kia K5 has been at Kia of temple hills since February 23, 2026. The dealership has stated they do not know how to diagnose or repair the issue and indicated they needed a special diagnostic tool from the manufacturer. The vehicle has now been out of service for an extended period…
Own a 2024 K5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.