Kia K5 — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Kia K5 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
6
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
2026
21
1
0
17
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2026
21 complaints1 recalls17 TSBs
2025
77
2
0
27
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2025
77 complaints2 recalls27 TSBs
2024
46
2
0
44
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2024
46 complaints2 recalls44 TSBs
2023
159
4
1
68
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2023
159 complaints4 recalls1 invest.68 TSBs
2022
224
5
0
113
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2022
224 complaints5 recalls113 TSBs
2021
265
6
0
134
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2021
265 complaints6 recalls134 TSBs
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Kia K5 Years Should You Avoid?
The Kia K5 shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
6 model years analyzed