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Kia recalls & common problems by model
How Kia models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.
50models compared
602recall campaigns on file
45,267owner complaints on file
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage | 1991–2026 | 41,390 | 87 | 4,932 |
| Sorento | 1994–2025 | 25,701 | 77 | 9,946 |
| Sedona | 2001–2020 | 1,204 | 69 | 2,531 |
| Optima | 2000–2020 | 10,467 | 59 | 7,515 |
| Soul | 2004–2023 | 10,281 | 34 | 5,518 |
| Forte | 2009–2024 | 5,191 | 34 | 2,435 |
| RIO | 2000–2023 | 12,550 | 27 | 1,351 |
| Telluride | 2019–2022 | 58 | 19 | 1,459 |
| Stinger | 2017–2022 | 93 | 19 | 164 |
| SOUL EV | 2014–2023 | 227 | 18 | 2,105 |
| K5 | 2010–2024 | 4,634 | 17 | 434 |
| Sephia | 1993–2004 | 510 | 16 | 2,233 |
| NIRO | 2009–2025 | 7,615 | 15 | 111 |
| Carnival | 1997–2024 | 1,767 | 12 | 262 |
| EV6 | 2021–2025 | 1,540 | 11 | 543 |
| EV9 | 2023–2025 | 186 | 11 | 222 |
| Cadenza | 2013–2020 | 299 | 11 | 209 |
| NIRO EV | 2018–2025 | 672 | 11 | 22 |
| Rondo | 2006–2017 | 184 | 10 | 295 |
| optima hybrid | 2011–2020 | 21 | 10 | 220 |
| forte koup | 2010–2016 | 12 | 9 | 865 |
| Seltos | 2019–2024 | 89 | 7 | 537 |
| K900 | 2012–2018 | 67 | 7 | 64 |
| Spectra | 2000–2009 | 501 | 5 | 957 |
| Amanti | 2004–2009 | 110 | 4 | 247 |
| Borrego | 2008–2009 | 90 | 3 | 90 |
| Venga | 2009–2019 | 453 | 0 | 0 |
| sorento lx sport utility 4d | 2012–2020 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| sedona lx | 2005–2020 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| EV6 Light | 2022–2025 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| RIO X | 2008–2022 | 919 | 0 | 0 |
| K2500 | 2002–2024 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Clarus | 1996–2001 | 322 | 0 | 0 |
| Shuma | 1996–2005 | 275 | 0 | 0 |
| Magentis | 2000–2010 | 3,394 | 0 | 0 |
| Proceed | 2008–2024 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| sorento ex | 2006–2018 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| sorento sx | 2012–2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| EV6 GT LINE | 2021–2024 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Joice | 1999–2002 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Sephia RS | 1994–2004 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Lotze | 2008–2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| forte ex | 2010–2016 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| NIRO EX | 2016–2024 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| EV6 GT | 2022–2025 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Cerato 1.6D 5MT2 | 2006–2013 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Sorento JC 5248 | 2002–2022 | 467 | 0 | 0 |
| niro lx wagon 4d | 2017–2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Pride | 1995–2017 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| soul ! wagon 4d | 2010–2018 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
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