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5XXG34J21MG011624
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
K5
Vehicle Trim
EX
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
5XXG34J2*MG
Manufacturer Name
KIA GEORGIA, INC
Model Year
2021
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
GEORGIA
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Wheel Base (inches) From
112.20
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Number Of Wheels
4
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Number Of Seats
5
Number Of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
8
Axles
2
Displacement (CC)
1600.0
Displacement (CI)
97.63799055157
Displacement (L)
1.6
Engine Model
T-GDI GAMMA II
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbo
Yes
Engine Manufacturer
KMC
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
5XX
World Manufacturer Identifier
G34J2
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
MG011624
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
24 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
CO2 Emissions
332.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (6 Found)
Total Recalls
6
Vehicle
2021 KIA K5
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of ...
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this
Campaign: 21V164000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Consequence:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-45
Campaign: 21V519000
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following As...
Consequence:
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this re
Campaign: 21V447000
Owner Complaints (147)
Total Complaints
147
Crashes Reported
7
Injuries Reported
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Unknown"
ODI #11739702
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"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 conditio..."
ODI #11738283
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