2021 Kia K5problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Kia K5 vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 reports
• FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER17 reports
• POWER TRAIN8 reports
• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE7 reports
• ENGINE7 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 reports
• AIR BAGS5 reports
• STRUCTURE5 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES4 reports

Recalls (6)

• LANE DEPARTURE21V447000

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25V794000

  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.

• AIR BAGS23V149000

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

• POWER TRAIN22V760000

  Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

• AIR BAGS21V164000

  Kia 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 passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21V519000

  Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

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