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5XXG64J2XMG••••••2021 Kia K5
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2021 Kia K5 build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
160on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Structure 2Engine 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemOct 2025
I am writing to formally complain about the ongoing issues with my vehicle, specifically the repeated failure of the air conditioning system and the excessive number of recalls that have caused major inconvenience and lost work time. The air conditioning unit in my vehicle has…
StructureJun 2025
I was driving down the highway when I heard a loud explosion like a gunshot that caused me to slow down and almost getting into an accident. It was scary; I came to a stop and realized that my sunroof had exploded. There is a large hole in my sunroof bigger than a watermelon…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2025
AC system is interminably stops working for hours or days then starts working again. Have taken to dealer but every time I get it there unit starts working and they say they can’t check it if it’s working. This has been going on for over a month
SteeringJul 2024
Rotors warp after only a few months. I’ve replaced them multiple times since I got my vehicle 2 1/2yrs ago. Steering wheel will shake really bad while braking and that’s how I know I need new rotors again. Many people with this year/make/model have had the same issue. It’s…
EngineJan 2024
Bought the car used and had it in within first two weeks with 6k miles on it for warped brakes. They repaired. Now it has 68k miles on it and had all maintenance. 2nd owner and now we are told the antifreeze is going thru the turbo and into head gasket and Kia will not do…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXG64J2XMG032558 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.