Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Kia K5 has 1 recall, 7 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
7
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
26V046000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sp...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Kia has a known wiring‑harness defect that causes the low engine oil sensor to trigger incorrectly. ... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2026 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Low oil engine warning. Oil level is okay. Car has 80 miles on it, total. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car only has 150 miles on it and I bought it 3 days ago and there is a LOW ENGINE OIL warning on... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2026 Kia K5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine immed... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle is 3 months old with only 3300 miles on it at the time this happened. I was driving on th... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Had the sunroof sunshade open, and the sunroof has exploded spontaneously out of nowhere. Since i ... |