repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a…
2026 Kia K5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2026 Kia K5, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SGHFan, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Kia K5 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
3Electrical system
2Lane departure
1Tires
1Forward collision avoidance
1Engine and engine cooling
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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.
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
2026 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
2026 Kia K5 safety ratings
2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A 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
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What K5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The display is shows a "Check Oil Level" error. It comes on then goes off regularly. I have verified that the oil level is OK. Took it into the dealer and he said that this is a common issue and a software fix is coming. The car only has less than 2K miles. I depend on the engine displaying error…
The contact owns a 2026 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an engine harness failure. The contact was informed that the engine harness needed to be…
Own a 2026 K5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.