This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Kia K5.
27–29 mpg combined
8.1–8.7 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2021 to 2026 Kia K5 received a five-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The sedan earned five stars in side crash and side pole crash tests, while frontal crash and rollover tests each yielded four stars. NHTSA applies this rating across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so these results represent the entire 2021 to 2026 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, preventing you from seeing important controls and tire pressure information.
What the fix does
Kia will update the instrument panel display software through an over-the-air update or at a dealer, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
