NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Kia K5 Insurance in California
NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 Kia K5: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 K5 list 6 recall campaigns and 198 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 198
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Kia K5 crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2026 | K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
K5 recall campaigns, 2023–2026
6 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 4, 2024: 2, 2025: 2, 2026: 1.
- Air bags ×1
- Electrical system ×1
- Exterior lighting ×1
- Fuel system, gasoline ×1
- Power train ×1
- Structure ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | January 27, 2026 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2026 |
| 25V794000 | November 17, 2025 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2023, 2024 |
| 25V493000 | July 28, 2025 | Structure › body › roof and pillars | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| 25V351000 | May 27, 2025 | Exterior lighting › lighting control module › software | 2025 |
| 23V149000 | March 7, 2023 | Air bags › side/window › curtain | 2023 |
| 22V760000 | October 11, 2022 | Power train › automatic transmission | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own K5. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
K5 owner complaints to NHTSA
198 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 106 | 6 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Fuel/propulsion system41
- Engine28
- Structure26
- Electrical system25
- Power train20
- Fuel system, gasoline16
- Tires16
- Forward collision avoidance13
NHTSA complaint records: K5 ICE 2026 · K5 2025 · K5 2024 · K5 2023
Coverage on a K5
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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