Kia
K5
Kia K5: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeKia
ClassLarge car
Model years (US)2021–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Kia K5 – Fifth generation2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DL3 |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 HEV I4 Gasoline/LPG 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 LPi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed dual-clutch automatic 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drivetrain | Parallel hybrid |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm 2,900 mm (China) |
| Length | 4,905 mm 4,980 mm (China) |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,410–1,515 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (ADM-Jizzakh) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) |
| Designer | Karim Habib |
Kia K5 – Fourth generation2015–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | JF |
| Production | 2015–2020 |
| Model years | 2016–2020 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L Gamma II T-GDi I4 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L Nu GDi HEV I4 Gasoline/LPG 2.0 L Nu LPi I4 Diesel 1.6 L U II CRDi I4 1.7 L U II CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm |
| Length | 4,855 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,440–1,565 kg (Gasoline) 1,510–1,535 kg (Diesel) 1,580–1,600 kg (Hybrid) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) China: Yancheng (DYK) Malaysia: Gurun, Kedah (Naza) Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Algeria: Batna (GLOVIZ) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Kia K5 – Third generation2010–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | TF |
| Production | 2010–2015 |
| Model years | 2011–2015 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L Nu MPI I4 2.0 L Theta II MPI I4 2.0 L Theta II T-GDI I4 2.4 L Theta II MPI I4 2.4 L Theta II GDI I4 Gasoline/LPG 2.0 L Nu LPI I4 2.0 L Theta LPI I4 Diesel 1.7 L U II CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm |
| Length | 4,845 mm |
| Width | 1,835 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,391–1,470 kg (2.0L/2.4L) 1,520–1,535 kg (2.0L Turbo) 1,570–1,583 kg (Hybrid) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto) Iraq: Babylon Governorate (Babylon Automobile Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) United States: West Point, GA (KMMG) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer Miklós Kovács Davide Limongelli |
Kia K5 – Kia Optima (second generation)2005–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | MG |
| Production | 2005–2010 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.8 L G4KB I4 2.0 L G4KA I4 2.4 L G4KC/G4KE I4 2.7 L G6BA V6 2.7 L G6EA V6 Gasoline/LPG 2.4 L L4KA LPi I4 Diesel 2.0 L Hyundai/VM Motori D4EA CRDi-VGT I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual(2.0 L CRDI) 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,755–4,810 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2024 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2024 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2025–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| 2025–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 6.4–6.5 L/100 km |
| 2021–2024 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2021–2024 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2021–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 26 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,973 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2021–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 160 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Electrical system | 94 | 2021, 2022, 2025 |
| Engine and cooling | 86 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 60 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Driver assistance | 45 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Body and structure | 44 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Brakes | 29 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Airbags | 26 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Seats | 22 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Tyres | 19 | 2021, 2023, 2025 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2021–2025: 490 complaints, 34 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.