KIA Problems & Recalls by Model
NHTSA has 43,925 owner complaints on file for KIA vehicles across 42 models. Pick a model to see its problems year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA Sorento | 2003–2026 | 10,197 | 40 |
| KIA Optima | 2001–2020 | 7,524 | 22 |
| KIA Soul | 2010–2025 | 5,563 | 15 |
| KIA Sportage | 1995–2026 | 4,703 | 36 |
| KIA Forte | 2009–2024 | 2,556 | 18 |
| KIA Sedona | 2002–2021 | 2,411 | 23 |
| KIA Telluride | 2020–2027 | 2,039 | 19 |
| KIA Sephia | 1995–2003 | 1,687 | 7 |
| KIA RIO | 2000–2023 | 1,292 | 11 |
| KIA Spectra | 2000–2009 | 906 | 2 |
| KIA Seltos | 2021–2027 | 560 | 4 |
| KIA EV6 | 2022–2025 | 544 | 5 |
| KIA K5 | 2021–2026 | 503 | 9 |
| KIA Carnival | 2022–2026 | 416 | 7 |
| KIA Niro | 2017–2026 | 350 | 6 |
| KIA Rondo | 2007–2011 | 297 | 5 |
| KIA Optima Hybrid | 2011–2020 | 275 | 5 |
| KIA EV9 | 2024–2026 | 256 | 10 |
| KIA Amanti | 2004–2009 | 247 | 2 |
| KIA Cadenza | 2014–2021 | 217 | 6 |
| KIA Stinger | 2018–2023 | 169 | 7 |
| KIA Sportage Hybrid | 2023–2027 | 143 | 2 |
| KIA Sedona EX | 2002–2004 | 121 | 1 |
| KIA Sorento Hybrid | 2021–2026 | 117 | 6 |
| KIA Niro EV | 2019–2025 | 93 | 6 |
| KIA Borrego | 2008–2019 | 92 | 4 |
| KIA Carnival Hybrid | 2025–2026 | 91 | 1 |
| KIA K900 | 2015–2020 | 68 | 4 |
| KIA Niro Phev | 2018–2025 | 68 | 3 |
| KIA K4 | 2025–2026 | 60 | 3 |
| KIA Forte Koup | 2010–2017 | 52 | 5 |
| KIA Sorento Phev | 2022–2026 | 45 | 8 |
| KIA SPECTRA5 | 2006–2008 | 44 | 0 |
| KIA RIO Cinco | 2001–2004 | 41 | 1 |
| KIA Soul EV | 2014–2020 | 39 | 5 |
| KIA Sportage Phev | 2023–2026 | 35 | 3 |
| KIA Optima Phev | 2016–2020 | 33 | 2 |
Latest KIA recalls
- Aug 21, 2026: Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger (26V545000) — EV9 2025, EV9 2026
- Jul 2, 2026: Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (26V431000) — EV6 2022, EV6 2023, EV6 2024, EV9 2024
- Jul 2, 2026: Seats:front assembly:power adjust (26V430000) — Telluride 2020, Telluride 2021, Telluride 2022, Telluride 2023, Telluride 2024
- Jun 2, 2026: Seat belts:front (26V356000) — Telluride 2027, Telluride Hybrid 2027
- Apr 10, 2026: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (26V232000) — Carnival 2022, Carnival 2023, Carnival 2024, Carnival 2025, Carnival 2026
- Mar 20, 2026: Seats:mid/rear assembly:power adjust (26V173000) — Telluride Hybrid 2027
- Mar 6, 2026: Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage (26V135000) — K4 2026, Telluride 2027
- Feb 23, 2026: Seats:front assembly:recliner (26V105000) — Telluride 2025
Other KIA models with little data
Decode a KIA VIN with our KIA VIN decoder.