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Kia K5 2024

Large Cars Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
1,600 cc
4
Cylinders4
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleLarge Cars

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door sedan
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap frontGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testPoor
Side: updated testMarginal
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia K5 4 DR FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
8.7 L/100 km
Highway
6.4 L/100 km
Combined
7.6 L/100 km
Emissions
182 g/km
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Recalls

2 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 25V794000 · 2025-11-17 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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

Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS 25V493000 · 2025-07-28 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.

Common problems

30 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-09-14 · NHTSA

Beginning only about 6 months after I purchased the vehicle, the audio system intermittently screams at me, blasting at over 800 decibels road, engine noise and audio interference noises so that I cannot hear the radio, the telephone, turn it off or down, even when the audio infotainment system is not running. The on…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-08-28 · NHTSA

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 currently is at another Kia…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-06 · NHTSA

Vin number or license plate is not showing vehicle in open recall to NHSTA OR KIA AMERICA. Kia has not followed up on their follow up dates regarding resolution(s) for unrepairable recall malfunction.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-07-13 · NHTSA

My 2024 Kia K5's infotainment screen went completely pitch black, disabling the backup camera now creating an active safety hazard.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-07-08 · NHTSA

I am contacting Kia America Consumer Affairs to formally request a Goodwill Warranty Exception for the total failure of the factory infotainment and radio system in my 2024 Kia K5 LXS. The unit has completely lost Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay functionality. A certified technician has diagnosed the issue as an internal …

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-06-18 · NHTSA

Vehicle was shaking really bad. Inner tie rod was completely worn out and rusted around 32,000-37,000 miles. 04/23/2026 Ricart Automotive Group, Car purchased [XXX]. Issues since purchasing vehicle 1. AWD Electronic Motor Failed 02/28/2024 2,715 miles. 2. Chrome Side and Rear Pieces coming off 05/12/2026 22,019 miles…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-05-15 · NHTSA

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 area for gas to be p…

STRUCTURE 2026-05-15 · NHTSA

chrome pillars came off on highway. the recall was sent in mail but upon visitation to kia for a different recall, I mentioned pillars and they did not have part to repair and there was a wait for part on their end is what they said. car was literally built with many defects I don't know how it passed inspection.

SERVICE BRAKES 2026-04-21 · NHTSA

I am reporting a documented and unresolved brake system safety issue on my 2024 Kia K5 involving repeated premature brake pad wear and rotor damage. The vehicle has required three full brake pad and rotor replacements by approximately 40,000 miles, with each set lasting less than 15,000 miles. Service records consiste…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2026-04-06 · NHTSA

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 with no repair timel…

SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-02-02 · NHTSA

On 10/20/25 as a rideshare driver one of my riders told me that the right side back seat was lifting. I could not believe what the rider was telling me until one of my family members told me the same thing. I immediately for safety reasons parked the car and started searching about any problems with the gas tank, for …

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-01-03 · NHTSA

Water intrusion from A/C system Mold growth inside cabin Health effects Vehicle returned unrepaired / unsafe

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