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2024 Kia K5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 2024 Kia K5 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
46
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
31 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, GasolineNov 17, 2025 · campaign 25V794000
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.
Structure › Exterior TrimJul 28, 2025 · campaign 25V493000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Kia K5
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2024 Kia K5 have?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (9), body, glass & interior (8), driver-assist & stability (6). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia K5 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia K5 get?
Up to 31 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.