2024 Kia K5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 31
Latest campaign: Nov 17, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 17, 2025	25V794000
Structure	1	Jul 28, 2025	25V493000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 17, 2025Latest campaign


Nov 17, 202525V794000	Fuel system, gasoline A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V794000 What's wrong 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. Risk A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V794000 · Nov 17, 2025
Jul 28, 202525V493000	Structure: body roof and pillars Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V493000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. Risk Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346. Campaign NHTSA 25V493000 · Jul 28, 2025

Nov 17, 202525V794000

Fuel system, gasoline

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V794000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V794000 · Nov 17, 2025

Jul 28, 202525V493000

Structure: body roof and pillars

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V493000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V493000 · Jul 28, 2025

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component31

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

31Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	9	29	0	0
Unknown or other	7	23	0	0
Structure	7	23	0	0
Electrical system	6	19	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	13	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	10	0	0
Power train	3	10	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	6	0	0
Service brakes	2	6	0	0
Fuel system	2	6	0	0
Gasoline	2	6	0	0
Seats	1	3	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“gas door will not open, so then unless i forcefully pull it to open it will not open.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770594
Electrical system
“Beginning only about 6 months after I purchased the vehicle, the audio system intermittently screams at me, blasting at over 800 decibels road, engine noise and audio interference noises so that I cannot hear the radio,…”
Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764128
Vehicle speed control
“I bought this vehicle less than 60 days ago and there is transmission hesitation, hard engagement in lower gears, Rough jerking shifting along with acceleration lag. Erracric shifting and phantom braking.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760419

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2024 Kia K5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia K5 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia K5. The most recent, 25V794000 (reported November 17, 2025), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Kia K5?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Kia K5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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