Kia K5 recalls
9 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Kia K5. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Fuel system, gasoline (2), Air bags (2), Electrical system (1), Structure (1), Exterior lighting (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2025–2026 Kia Sorento Phev, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
January 26, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-046Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid…
- 2021–2024 Kia K5 recall: Fuel system, gasoline
November 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-794Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles.
- 2023–2025 Kia K5 recall: Structure: exterior trim
July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-493Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles.
- 2025 Kia K5 recall: Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software
May 27, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-351Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles.
- 2021–2023 Kia K5 recall: Air bags: side/window, curtain
March 7, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-149Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles.
- 2021–2023 Kia K5, Sorento recall: Power train: automatic transmission
October 11, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-760Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Kia K5, Sorento recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
July 8, 2021 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-5195L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
- 2021–2022 Kia K5 recall: Lane departure: lane keep, steering assist
June 14, 2021 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-4475L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults.
- 2021 Kia K5, Forte, Telluride recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
March 11, 2021 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-164Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Kia K5 had?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Kia K5, across 6 model years (2021–2026).
Which Kia K5 model year has the most recalls?
The 2021 Kia K5 appears in the most campaigns (6). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Kia K5 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.