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#BS-2024-KIAK5-B5252024 Kia K5
Based on reports from 29 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 29 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
6 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (6 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2024 Kia K5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia K5, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,780 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia K5, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia K5, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2024 Kia K5, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Kia K5. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Kia K5 is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is fuel system.
2024 Kia K5 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
29
Class avg
27
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2024.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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