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Kia K5 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 7 model years of the Kia K5 (2021–2027). The 2027 model is rated 27–30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 9 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia K5 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 K5 | 4 | 27–30 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 K5 | 4 | 27–30 mpg | 1 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2025 K5 | 4 | 27–30 mpg | 2 | 54 | 5/5 |
| 2024 K5 | 3 | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2023 K5 | 3 | 27–31 mpg | 4 | 110 | 5/5 |
| 2022 K5 | 4 | 27–32 mpg | 5 | 129 | 5/5 |
| 2021 K5 | 4 | 27–32 mpg | 6 | 169 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia K5 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia K5 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V046000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jan 26, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V794000 — Fuel system, gasoline, reported Nov 17, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V493000 — Structure: Exterior trim, reported Jul 28, 2025; model years 2023, 2024, 2025
- 25V351000 — Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software, reported May 27, 2025; model years 2025
- 23V149000 — Air bags: Side/window: Curtain, reported Mar 7, 2023; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 22V760000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Oct 11, 2022; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 21V519000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, reported Jul 8, 2021; model years 2021, 2022
- 21V447000 — Lane departure: Lane keep: Steering assist, reported Jun 14, 2021; model years 2021, 2022
- 21V164000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Mar 11, 2021; model years 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Kia models
Current and recent Kia models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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