Buying a used 2024 Kia K5? Check these 2 recalls first
The shortest list of the K5 years shown: one critical recall for a fuel tank that can melt and leak, and a low-severity one for rear window trim that may loosen and detach. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Only 30 unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, spread across engine (9), structure (7) and electrical (6), with one crash, one injury and no fires reported.
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.
- Confirm the fuel tank recall was performed and documented
- Check that the rear window trim is secure and factory-fitted
- Ask about any engine or electrical repairs, the leading complaint areas
- 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 2024 Kia K5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 fuel tank can melt and leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 rear window trim may loosen and detach | Structure | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
30 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | None found |
| Structure | 7 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 6 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |