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Kia Problems by Model

NHTSA recorded 43,976 consumer complaints for 41 Kia models (model years with at least 5 complaints). Choose a model to see problems by model year, the parts reported, the mileage when problems appear, recalls and service bulletins.

Most-reported recent Kia model years

Model years from the last 8 years with the most NHTSA complaints. More sales means more complaints, so read the counts as a starting point.

All Kia models

ModelModel yearsComplaints
Sorento2003–202610,219
Optima2001–20207,532
Soul2010–20255,579
Sportage1995–20264,713
Forte2010–20242,560
Sedona2002–20212,415
Telluride2020–20272,058
Sephia1994–20021,701
RIO2001–20231,292
Spectra2000–2009906
Seltos2021–2025561
EV62022–2025550
K52021–2026507
Carnival2022–2026418
Niro2017–2025348
Rondo2007–2010295
Optima Hybrid2011–2017268
EV92024–2026258
Amanti2004–2008243
Cadenza2014–2019218
Stinger2018–2023171
Sportage Hybrid2023–2026147
Sedona EX2002–2004121
Sorento Hybrid2021–2025116
Carnival Hybrid2025–202695
Niro EV2019–202491
Borrego200988
K9002015–201664
Niro Phev2018–202362
K42025–202660
Forte Koup2010–201349
SPECTRA52006–200844
Sorento Phev2022–202543
RIO Cinco2002–200441
Sportage Phev2023–202534
Soul EV2015–201731
Optima Phev2017–201831
Niro Hybrid201719
Telluride Hybrid202717
KIA19976
LD Spectra20045

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology