Component Record

Kia K5 2021 Air Bags Problems

10 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2021 Kia K5 - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V164000Reported March 11, 2021 - 142 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 142 vehicles across all affected models.

23V149000Reported March 7, 2023 - 188,912 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 188,912 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System57 Electrical System46 Engine33 Unknown Or Other32 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 Power Train19

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.