Kia K5 years to avoid
The Kia K5 years to avoid are 2021, 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
749
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
K5 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 254 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 214 |
Every K5 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 71 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 152 | 4 | |
| 2022avoid | 214 | 5 | |
| 2021avoid | 254 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia K5 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the K5 years to avoid are 2021, 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Kia K5?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among K5 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia K5 have?
Across all model years, the K5 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 749 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.