Component Record

Kia K5 2021 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

57 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2021 Kia K5 - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage57 complaints

57 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V519000Reported July 8, 2021 - 21,575 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 21,575 vehicles across all affected models.

25V794000Reported November 17, 2025 - 250,547 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 250,547 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System46 Engine33 Unknown Or Other32 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 Power Train19 Air Bags10

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 November 1, 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.