2021 KIA K5 recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

25V794000 · KIA America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallA damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the…Fuel systemFree replacement251KunitsNov 202523V149000 · KIA America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.Air bagsFree repair189KunitsMar 202322V760000 · KIA America, Inc.Power Train recallThe vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction…Engine & powertrainFree software update69KunitsOct 202221V519000 · KIA Motors AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.Fuel systemFree replacement22KunitsJul 202121V447000 · KIA Motors AmericaLane Departure recallThe Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults.Driver assistanceFree software update846unitsJun 202121V164000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallThe Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the…Air bagsFree replacement142unitsMar 2021