10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,333 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012024

K5

  • miles
The Electric seats do not adjust due to failed motors. Electric mirrors do not adjust due to failed motors. Gas refuel door does not open due to faulty actuator. All things that make the care dangerous to drive. Online search reveals that all three issues are very common in the 2021-2023 KIA K5 cars. We believe they pose a danger. Also, they seem to break at about 40-60K miles. Often out of warranty and dealer will not fix even though they acknowledge that the items in question are an issue.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

May 232024

K5

  • miles
When I was driving I heard big boom sounds in my backseat which ended up being my fuel tank which expanded and raised the back seat. It slowly got worse impacting my car-??s fuel sensor and the tank expanded more and more I drove.

- Destin, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 012021

K5

  • 10,000 miles
I was traveling 45 mph in my 2021 K5 GT line when an older Toyota Camry crossed my path. I applied brakes but there was no avoiding the collision. I broadsided the Camry at somewhere between 30 and 35 mph. I sustained injuries to both knees, neck and back. Air bags did not deploy. Police, wrecker driver and body shop (in thier previous experiences) all say they are surprised the air bags were not triggered being the fact it was a frontal collision. Another concern is the folding seat behind the driver's side broke free of the latch and folded itself down. That seat has never been folded down or even sat in for that matter, so I know for a fact it was latched. Sad to say my beautiful brand new K5 that I have had for 2 months now has close to $13,000 damage. Most importantly, I am now scared to drive this thing. What if this happens again?

- Willis, TX, USA