2026 Kia K5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Kia K5. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (5), Engine (4), Electrical System (3).
Key takeaways
- 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 36% |
| Engine | 4 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% |
| Tires | 1 | 7% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-04
I was traveling approximately 60 MPH while entering turnpike. Ambient temperature approximately 62-65 degrees F. I heard sudden loud explosive bang, looked around. And no vehicles were immediately nearby and I did not observe or hear any object strike the vehicle prior to glass failure. I heard air coming from somewhe...
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-29
I was driving my 2026 Kia K5 southbound on [XXX] at approximately 40–42 mph and proceeding straight through an intersection. I was already in the intersection when another vehicle turned directly in front of me. I did not have sufficient time to avoid the collision and struck the other vehicle with the front of my vehi...
Tires - filed 2026-09-21
This is the 2nd time my tire has blown out. 1st time was in Feb 2026 and now again in Sept 2026 both have been factory tires Pirrelli 235/45 R18. The 1st time was on a interstate at speeds 70 mph the 2nd time on a rural road 45 to 55 mph. Both incidents have almost caused a major accident. The dealership has made every...
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More for the 2026 Kia K5
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.