2021 Kia K5 engine problems
The 2021 Kia K5 has 28 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
28
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS STOPPED A RED LIGHT ON A CITY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY CUT OFF. SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LESS THAN 1 MINUTE LATER THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY INVOLVED UNDER THE HOOD OF CAR. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES (ALL HIGHWAY) FROM HOME…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2021 Kia K5 have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2021 Kia K5 engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.