Kia problems and recalls
Owners have filed 44,208 complaints about 38 Kia models. The most complained-about is the Sorento, mostly for engine problems.
- owner complaints
- 44,208
- recalls
- 210
- models
- 38
Models
Sorted by number of complaints. Tap a model for its years to avoid.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento | 2003-2026 | 10,242 | 2011 | Engine |
| Optima | 2001-2020 | 7,541 | 2013 | Engine |
| Soul | 2010-2025 | 5,608 | 2014 | Engine |
| Sportage | 1995-2026 | 4,732 | 2017 | Engine |
| Forte | 2009-2024 | 2,565 | 2014 | Engine |
| Sedona | 2002-2021 | 2,417 | 2006 | Engine |
| Telluride | 2020-2027 | 2,085 | 2020 | Visibility |
| Sephia | 1994-2003 | 1,696 | 1998 | Brakes |
| Rio | 2000-2023 | 1,296 | 2001 | Engine |
| Spectra | 2000-2009 | 906 | 2007 | Airbags |
| Seltos | 2021-2027 | 574 | 2021 | Engine |
| EV6 | 2022-2025 | 551 | 2022 | Electrical |
| K5 | 2021-2026 | 511 | 2021 | Fuel system |
| Carnival | 2022-2026 | 424 | 2022 | Electrical |
| Niro | 2017-2026 | 351 | 2017 | Engine |
| Rondo | 2007-2011 | 297 | 2007 | Engine |
| Optima Hybrid | 2011-2020 | 276 | 2012 | Engine |
| EV9 | 2024-2026 | 261 | 2024 | Electrical |
| Amanti | 2004-2009 | 247 | 2005 | Acceleration |
| Cadenza | 2014-2019 | 218 | 2014 | Engine |
| Stinger | 2018-2023 | 172 | 2018 | Engine |
| Sportage Hybrid | 2023-2027 | 149 | 2023 | Electrical |
| Sedona EX | 2002-2004 | 121 | 2002 | Electrical |
| Sorento Hybrid | 2021-2026 | 121 | 2025 | Engine |
| Carnival Hybrid | 2025-2026 | 96 | 2025 | Electrical |
| Niro EV | 2019-2025 | 94 | 2022 | Electrical |
| Borrego | 2008-2010 | 92 | 2009 | Transmission |
| K900 | 2015-2019 | 68 | 2015 | Lights |
| Niro PHEV | 2018-2025 | 68 | 2019 | Transmission |
| K4 | 2025-2026 | 62 | 2025 | Driver assistance |
| Forte Koup | 2010-2016 | 52 | 2013 | Engine |
| Sorento PHEV | 2022-2025 | 45 | 2022 | Transmission |
| SPECTRA5 | 2006-2008 | 44 | 2006 | Airbags |
| Rio Cinco | 2002-2004 | 41 | 2002 | Engine |
| Soul EV | 2014-2019 | 39 | 2017 | Electrical |
| Sportage PHEV | 2023-2026 | 36 | 2023 | Engine |
| Optima PHEV | 2017-2020 | 33 | 2017 | Engine |
| Kia | 1994-2003 | 29 | 1997 | Brakes |
Kia problems by type
- Engine17,198
- Electrical6,611
- Transmission4,239
- Brakes4,128
- Airbags3,418
- Fuel system3,084
- Body2,851
- Steering2,695
- Lights2,433
- Acceleration1,874
Latest Kia recalls
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Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger -
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery -
Seats: front assembly: power adjust -
Seat belts: front -
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings -
Seats: mid/rear assembly: power adjust -
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage -
Seats: front assembly: recliner