2024 KIA K5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA K5. That ranks 5th out of 6 K5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 29%), typically at around 11,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 KIA K5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 29% | 11,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 23% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 19% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 13% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA K5 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Structure:exterior trim; structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
gas door will not open, so then unless i forcefully pull it to open it will not open.
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…
I bought this vehicle less than 60 days ago and there is transmission hesitation, hard engagement in lower gears, Rough jerking shifting along with acceleration lag. Erracric shifting and phantom braking. I have taken it into the dealership I bought it at at they are not seeing anything. It…
Vin number or license plate is not showing vehicle in open recall to NHSTA OR KIA AMERICA. Kia has not followed up on their follow up dates regarding resolution(s) for unrepairable recall malfunction.
My 2024 Kia K5's infotainment screen went completely pitch black, disabling the backup camera now creating an active safety hazard.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA K5?
Owners most often report engine, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA K5?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 KIA K5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K5 model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.