Kia problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 62,710 owner complaints on file for the 39 Kia models below. Pick a model to see every model year.
Kia models
| Model | Model years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Amanti | 2004 to 2009 | 353 |
| Borrego | 2009 to 2019 | 145 |
| Cadenza | 2014 to 2020 | 294 |
| Carnival | 2022 to 2027 | 571 |
| Carnival Hybrid | 2025 to 2027 | 178 |
| EV6 | 2022 to 2026 | 875 |
| EV9 | 2024 to 2026 | 424 |
| Forte | 2010 to 2024 | 3,652 |
| Forte Koup | 2010 to 2017 | 70 |
| K4 | 2025 to 2027 | 118 |
| K5 | 2021 to 2027 | 792 |
| K900 | 2015 to 2020 | 103 |
| LD Spectra | 2004 to 2005 | 12 |
| Niro | 2017 to 2027 | 536 |
| Niro EV | 2019 to 2025 | 151 |
| Niro Hybrid | 2017 | 24 |
| Niro Phev | 2018 to 2025 | 96 |
| Optima | 2001 to 2020 | 10,443 |
| Optima Hybrid | 2011 to 2020 | 419 |
| Optima Phev | 2017 to 2018 | 53 |
| Rio | 2001 to 2023 | 1,827 |
| Rio Cinco | 2001 to 2004 | 57 |
| Rondo | 2007 to 2012 | 446 |
| Sedona | 2002 to 2021 | 3,427 |
| Sedona EX | 2002 to 2004 | 189 |
| Seltos | 2021 to 2027 | 821 |
| Sephia | 1993 to 2001 | 3,077 |
| Sorento | 2003 to 2027 | 14,151 |
| Sorento Hybrid | 2021 to 2027 | 199 |
| Sorento Phev | 2022 to 2026 | 78 |
| Soul | 2010 to 2025 | 7,653 |
| Soul EV | 2014 to 2019 | 52 |
| Spectra | 2000 to 2009 | 1,211 |
| Sportage | 1995 to 2027 | 6,880 |
| Sportage Hybrid | 2023 to 2027 | 261 |
| Sportage Phev | 2023 to 2026 | 60 |
| Stinger | 2018 to 2023 | 241 |
| Telluride | 2020 to 2027 | 2,749 |
| Telluride Hybrid | 2027 | 22 |
Common Kia problems by part
- Kia engine problems 17,348
- Kia electrical system problems 6,742
- Kia brakes problems 4,362
- Kia drivetrain & axles problems 3,595
- Kia air bags problems 3,464
- Kia fuel system problems 3,098
- Kia body & structure problems 2,902
- Kia steering problems 2,719
- Kia lighting problems 2,481
- Kia cruise control problems 1,878
- Kia wipers, windshield & visibility problems 1,738
- Kia suspension problems 1,197
- Kia seat belts problems 793
- Kia forward collision avoidance problems 787
- Kia transmission problems 716
- Kia latches & locks problems 621
- Kia seats problems 521
- Kia wheels problems 521
- Kia stability control problems 490
- Kia tires problems 415
- Kia exhaust system problems 350
- Kia lane departure problems 298
- Kia cooling system problems 160
- Kia backover prevention problems 149