Buying a used 2021 Kia K5? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2021 Kia K5 has 6 recalls in this group. Fuel line leakage and fuel tank damage with fire risk stand out, alongside increased power steering effort, loss of power, airbag sensor failure, and improper side curtain airbag deployment. Its 164 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by electrical issues with 45 and fuel/propulsion issues with 41; unknown or other accounts for 32 and engine issues for 28. Recall documentation should cover each applicable campaign.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of fuel line and fuel tank recalls.
- Request steering, power-loss, and both airbag recall records.
- Ask about fuel odors, power interruptions, and electrical faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Kia K5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 And Sorento Fuel Line Leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 Fuel Tank Damage Risk of Fire | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia Telluride, K5, Forte Airbag Sensor May Fail | AIR Bags | high |
| Kia K5 Power Steering Effort Can Suddenly Increase | Lane Departure | high |
| Kia K5 and Sorento May Lose Power | Power Train | high |
| Kia K5 Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
164 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 54 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 45 | None found |
| Engine | 28 | None found |
| Power Train | 17 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 10 | Yes |