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2024 Kia K5 Problems

Compared with other Kia K5 years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021, 2022, 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,780miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Kia K5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2024 Kia K5. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and body and structure (7). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,780 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “I was driving on the expressway and the engine made a noise and I lost power. I was in the left lane of the expressway. I did not have any warning lights or signs or symptoms prior to this incident. No oil ever leaked prior to this incident. When it occurred, oil was pouring out of the engine all over the ground. The engine was smoking. And a warning message came across the entertainment screen that said, “A possible condition with your engine control system has been detected, recommend service soon” I never received any notification of any oil pressure loss, oil loss, warning lights, nothing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604603, filed 2024-07, 10,719 miles

Other or unknown: “Beginning only about 6 months after I purchased the vehicle, the audio system intermittently screams at me, blasting at over 800 decibels road, engine noise and audio interference noises so that I cannot hear the radio, the telephone, turn it off or down, even when the audio infotainment system is not running. The only way to keep the vehicle from doing this when it occurs is to turn off the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11764128, filed 2026-09

Body and structure: “chrome pillars came off on highway. the recall was sent in mail but upon visitation to kia for a different recall, I mentioned pillars and they did not have part to repair and there was a wait for part on their end is what they said. car was literally built with many defects I don't know how it passed inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #11737996, filed 2026-05

Electrical system: “The fuel tank expanded, the car was spitting out gas from where you are supposed to insert gas nozzle. my fuel tank expanded so bad from pressure my vehicle sensors malfunctioned my car did not tell me something was wrong, I heard a pop and my car was telling me I had no gas when I did. the insert area for gas to be pumped was swollen and couldn't shut my gas cap cover. …”

NHTSA complaint #11737995, filed 2026-05

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,719 and 14,000 miles.

20%0–1060%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,780 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202320242025202613
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Kia K5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
K5 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.7% risk
K5 · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2024 Kia K5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
K5 FWD1.6L 4-cyl8-speed automatic273731$2,150
K5 FWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243227$2,500
K5 AWD1.6L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253328$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2024 Kia K5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 44 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 44 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia K5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026141101529—Too new
2025544,3582529Too new to compareToo new
20243112,7802531Too new to compareToo new
202311037,000453147 · TypicalToo new
202212957,000553150 · TypicalRising
202116945,000653156 · TypicalRising

All Kia K5 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Kia K5 have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2024 Kia K5 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Kia K5 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.

Has the 2024 Kia K5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2024 Kia K5 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Kia K5 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia K5 get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Kia K5 (K5, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 27 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Kia K5 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,780 miles and the middle half falls between 10,719 and 14,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.