Kia recalls and problems
37 models · 198 recalls · 41,969 owner complaints since 2000
198recalls since 2000
41,969owner complaints
37models
16do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
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All 37 Kia models

Kia Sorento10,244 complaints · 2003–2026 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Optima7,544 complaints · 2001–2020 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Soul5,614 complaints · 2010–2025 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Sportage3,850 complaints · 2000–2026 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Forte2,565 complaints · 2009–2024 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Sedona2,417 complaints · 2002–2021

Kia Telluride2,089 complaints · 2020–2027 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Rio1,296 complaints · 2000–2023 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Spectra906 complaints · 2000–2009

Kia Seltos576 complaints · 2021–2027 · do-not-drive recall

Kia EV6553 complaints · 2022–2025 · do-not-drive recall

Kia K5513 complaints · 2021–2026

Kia Carnival426 complaints · 2022–2026 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Sephia381 complaints · 2000–2003

Kia Niro351 complaints · 2017–2026

Kia Rondo297 complaints · 2007–2011 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Optima Hybrid277 complaints · 2011–2020 · do-not-drive recall

Kia EV9261 complaints · 2024–2026 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Amanti247 complaints · 2004–2009

Kia Cadenza218 complaints · 2014–2021 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Stinger173 complaints · 2018–2023 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Sportage Hybrid152 complaints · 2023–2027
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Kia Sorento Hybrid126 complaints · 2021–2026 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Sedona EX121 complaints · 2002–2004

Kia Carnival Hybrid96 complaints · 2025–2026

Kia Niro EV94 complaints · 2019–2025

Kia Borrego92 complaints · 2008–2019 · do-not-drive recall

Kia K90068 complaints · 2015–2020 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Niro Phev68 complaints · 2018–2025

Kia K464 complaints · 2025–2026

Kia Forte Koup52 complaints · 2010–2017 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Sorento Phev45 complaints · 2022–2026 · do-not-drive recall

Kia Spectra544 complaints · 2006–2008

Kia Rio Cinco41 complaints · 2001–2004

Kia Soul EV39 complaints · 2014–2020
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Kia Sportage Phev36 complaints · 2023–2026

Kia Optima Phev33 complaints · 2016–2020
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Kia recalls per year
Latest Kia recalls
- EV9 — Air BagsAug 21, 2026 · 26V545000 · 21,290 vehicles
- EV6, EV9 — Electrical SystemJul 2, 2026 · 26V431000 · 8 vehiclesPark outside
- Telluride — SeatsJul 2, 2026 · 26V430000 · 462,869 vehiclesPark outside
- Telluride, Telluride Hybrid — Seat BeltsJun 2, 2026 · 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- Carnival — Fuel SystemApr 10, 2026 · 26V232000 · 141,032 vehicles
- Telluride Hybrid — SeatsMar 20, 2026 · 26V173000 · 568 vehicles
- K4, Telluride — Seat BeltsMar 6, 2026 · 26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
- Telluride — SeatsFeb 23, 2026 · 26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV9, K4 — Electrical SystemJan 26, 2026 · 26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
- Sportage, Sportage Phev — Electrical SystemDec 17, 2025 · 25V874000 · 5,046 vehicles
What Kia owners complain about
Engine16,699
Electrical System6,275
Unknown or other5,195
Power Train3,878
Service Brakes3,372
Air Bags3,215
Fuel System2,852
Structure2,696