2026 Kia

K5

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Kia K5: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 310 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Cargo Vol: 16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 14 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 2

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Kia Drive Wise.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

UNKNOWN OR OTHER26%
ENGINE21%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
LANE DEPARTURE11%
AIR BAGS5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 19 total.

Kia K5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.