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2026 Kia K5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2026 Kia K5 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
21
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
30 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 26, 2026 · campaign 26V046000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS
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 2026 Kia K5 have?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (5), driver-assist & stability (5), electrical system (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia K5 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Kia K5 get?
Up to 30 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.