2021 Kia K5 problems
The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima (Korean: 기아 옵티마), is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019.
First generation (MS; 2000)
From 2000–2005, Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing from the Sonata only in minor exterior styling details and equipment content. It was first shown in South Korea in July 2000 and was the first product of the Kia-Hyundai platform integration plan.
In Australia, the Optima was introduced in May 2001, offered only with a 2.5 L V6 engine, and choice of manual or automatic transmission. The updated Optima was offered with a new 2.7 L engine, 4-speed automatic (the manual was dropped), and features such as full leather interior and alloy wheels were made standard. Thanks in part to better marketing, sales increased to 41,289 units in 2005, an all-time high. The Optima was sold until 2006, when it was replaced by the Magentis.
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Common 2021 Kia K5 problems
The 2021 Kia K5 has been reported to have several common problems, primarily in the categories of AC/heater, electrical, and engine issues.
- AC/Heater Problems: One of the most widespread complaints from 2021 Kia K5 owners is related to the A/C system. These issues typically appear within the first 2,500 miles and are often caused by a faulty blower motor that needs to be replaced. The cost of replacing the blower motor is around $1,250, but it is usually covered under warranty for the first few years.
- Electrical Problems: Electrical issues have been reported by Kia K5 owners, with one instance leading to a vehicle fire. Other electrical problems include losing a wireless CarPlay connection, warning lights on the instrument panel, and faulty sensors affecting tire pressure, headlights, and the speedometer. Additionally, airbag problems have been reported, with three instances of airbags not deploying during collisions, leading to injuries.
- Engine Problems: Engine problems have also been reported, including engine bay noise due to the engine cover being off, fender damage from rubbing the wheel/tire, and the hanging fog light housing. Another complaint concerns the cooling system, where antifreeze vapor seeps into the engine area when the vehicle is turned off, causing a strong coolant smell. In some cases, the engine may throw a rod and require a full engine replacement, as reported by a K5 owner in the forum.
These common problems with the 2021 Kia K5 can lead to inconvenience and additional costs for owners, especially when they occur outside of the warranty period. It is essential to be aware of these issues when purchasing a used 2021 Kia K5 and consider the potential costs of repairs and maintenance.
Are there any problems with the 2021 Kia K5?
(Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Are Kia K5 expensive to fix?
The average annual repair cost for a Kia is $474, which means it has above average ownership costs.
Is Kia K5 being recalled?
Kia has issued a recall for about 189,000 K5 sedans from model years 2021-2023 because their side curtain airbags may not deploy correctly in an accident.
What year is the most reliable Kia K5?
The Kia K5 is a solid choice if you're hunting for a fierce and fast sedan. We recommend the 2021 or 2023 selection if you want the best, as they have proved the most reliable for customers.
2021 Kia K5 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia K5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Kia K5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2021 Kia K5
The NHTSA has received 77 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Kia K5. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2021 Kia K5 vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-30
- VIN: 5XXG14J24MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AC System faulty . Cannot defog windows. Fusebox connection is malfunctioning Changed blower motor, resistor, fuse, relay. Many vehicles are having the same issue. It needs to be recalled.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- VIN: 5XXG64J23MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Issue with electrical wiring for HVAC. Air conditioner and heater goes out with no power. You have to pop the hood and press on the fuse box to get it to come back on.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: 5XXG14J2XMG
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving on my way home from work my , brakes became extremely hard to press down on and then my service engine light came on this all occurred on 7/31/2024. So the very next day I took my vehicle to a Kia dealership which was 8/1/ 2024 to find out what was causing this to happen. The technician stated that they would have to put it on a machine and run a diagnostic on it. I asked the technician while they were doing that to change the oil. I also realized that the oil light for my vehicle has NEVER came on since I purchased the car. So the technician did the diagnostic and stated that my vacuum pump had went out but he couldn’t tell me why or how this had happened. I then took the vehicle to my parents house and left it there in the garage for a few weeks to have second opinion done. I then took it to another Kia dealership and they stated there was no vacuum to the brake booster and said there was a broken camshaft and metal pieces were in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. Again I asked what caused all of this and no one could give me an answer. I had only had the car a 1 1/2 years and don’t understand what caused all of this and I now have a car that I can no longer drive.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-22
- VIN: 5XXG64J29MG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Have had issues with a/c since I bought the car. Has been inspected 3 times, apparently it was just the actuator doors not working. But not I have no a/c, and my dealer refused to fix it. On reddit there's a thread going around saying fuses are melting and that it's causing everyone's a/c to not work. My fuses for this particular spot are burnt looking. This is a safety issue in regards to living in Arizona, the heat is deadly. I will be trading my car in if this isn't recalled.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-22
- VIN: 5XXG64J25MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Air conditioning was fine then would suddenly cycle levels by itself. One day the air stopped blower. Tested the resister, it was bad. Replaced it and less than one week later the air stopped again. Resister and blower motor test fine. Fuses and relay are fine. No ac/hest causing driving concerns with window fog.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-18
- VIN: 5XXG24J25MG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: While driving home from work, traveling on a state route at 55 mph, the cover under the engine just snapped off on the passenger side of the vehicle. It just started making a loud noise like I had blown a tire! I pulled over and noticed it was hanging down on the road. I had not hit anything, the bracket had it fully broken, it could have caused me to wreck or put any other drivers at risk for an accident. This isn’t the only Kia K5 I’ve seen with the engine dust cover hanging beneath the vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-25
- VIN: 5XXG64J25MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have 2021 Kia k5 gt line I am having similar problem as other who own a Kia k5 get line 2020,2021, 2022 and 2023. Ac works one time next I turn the car off and the next time I start it up it doesn’t work anymore and now my ac does not work now and it is off completely
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-20
- VIN: 5XXG14J21MG
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Purge control valve but pressure in my gas tank and it has expanded. Kia will not replace my tank. Heard 2 loud bangs going down the road I started smelling gas. Check engine light came on. Pulled over and gas is pushing up and out behind my tank flowing down my wheel well. Opened the gas cap and it sprayed gas all over me. I have 2 small children and this could have been a extremely worse situation than it was. On another note I took my car to the dealership they did the update and confirmed my gas tank had expanded. They are not replacing my tank they said bc kia has "no remedy". And tried to sell me a bunch of other services on my vehicle instead. I've contacted kia and they basically told me the same thing they at this time will not be replacing my tank. I've picked the car up they cleared the codes and the car is still running rough.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 5XXG64J25MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AC stopped blowing, vehicle had 62k miles. Took to an autoshop and they indicated that the AC blower and resistor needed to be replaced. I have both of these replaced, the AC work for a few minutes and then stopped again. I took it back to the same shop and the mechanic indicated that the fuse box was melted/burned (I have a picture as evidence). This is a tremendous fire hazard and we have been leaving our car parked outside of our home out of fear that it will catch fire. Their were no warning lamps whatsoever that indicated that there was a problem. Upon further online research, it appears that numerous people are having the same issue and Kia Motors has not done anythins about it, and we are having to pay thousands of dollars for repair when it is a manufacturer defect.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-19
- VIN: 5XXG64J23MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The blower motor goes out intermittently. I replaced the blower motor but found the problem to be much greater. Upon further inspection the fuse for the blower and wiring harness are melting into eachother at the fuse box. This issue is becoming more and more prevalent in model from the year 2021-2024 the remedy is a complete wiring harness and fuse box replacement.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-18
- VIN: 5XXG14J29MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
- Summary: Engine code came on, one interior headlamp works when it wants to, climate control module is bad it has cause the relay to blow and the resistor to go out. The air turns up on the control module by itself and then your ac just stops working and then starts again as it chooses. All of these are electrical issue as stated in MANY OTHER reports. And electrical issue is unsafe it can cause fire at anytime, my car is new 2021 Kia k5 Lxs, 60k miles and now who knows when the car is going to catch fire while my baby is strapped in a car seat and no AC . RECALL before lives are took from heat stroke or possible fire. To be “luxury” it’s sad I just paid my 3rd car payment and now I can’t even drive my car. Over 100 reports on this same problem and y’all do nothing. Kia is maybe at 70k sells a year now meanwhile Toyota and other are at 300k. When my baby is insured do to this crack head wiring system I will sue someone this is ridiculous.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 5XXG64J2XMG
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Rotors warp after only a few months. I’ve replaced them multiple times since I got my vehicle 2 1/2yrs ago. Steering wheel will shake really bad while braking and that’s how I know I need new rotors again. Many people with this year/make/model have had the same issue. It’s definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5XXG64J25MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuse pin melted into the wire harness. Kia is not recognizing this as a safety issue although they acknowledge that the melting pin could cause a fire.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-04
- VIN: 5XXG14J25MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I bought my Kia k5, my blower motor went out upon inspection the problem was a multilink fuse for the blower motor. The fuse is burning the wiring harness, I believe this to be a fire hazard. After some research I believe this to be a common issue with this particular car.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-29
- VIN: 5XXG44J85MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: main body wiring harness grounding problem ... hvac blower motor works only some times at dealeship they found fuse melted at fuse block they want customers to pay for a new wire harness when is obvious a factory defect this can cause a fire or an accident if anything else fails while driving
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-24
- VIN: 5XXG64J22MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: nspected blower fuse 40A at E/R Junction block and found multi fuse & E/R Junction block melting Need replacement multi fuse and wiring repair at E/R Junction block Service adviser recommends performing repair which is a known issue for Kia, because the electrical short could create a fire The AC stopped working, got it repaired and within a month it failed again, took it to dealership and they said it was a known issue, but not a safety recall.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-13
- VIN: 5XXG14J27MG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Underbody dust panels have torn off of mounting bolts without any clear cause of damage, main front panel and right passenger side panel. Loose panels could have fallen off on highway. Only indication they came loose was when they began flapping in air flow from driving.
SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-23
- VIN: 5XXG14J26MG
- Components: SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When I was driving I heard big boom sounds in my backseat which ended up being my fuel tank which expanded and raised the back seat. It slowly got worse impacting my car’s fuel sensor and the tank expanded more and more I drove.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-15
- VIN: 5XXG14J26MG
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My Gas tank has Expanded in Size and has made my back seat Pop up and gas leaking when it does because the ring around the Gas pump would Loosen Up. I noticed this issue first around April of Last year when it got Warmer. I would have horrible fuel efficiency, and my gas hand acted very Crazy. A few times it felt like I had been hit by a car from the Back a large Boom! When I am have a problem m car would slow down on highway and wouldn’t Accelerate at all. For past few months it started again. But what made me take it in was a louder bang followed by seat not only popping up but not being able to close. Service center kept my car said it was not safe to drive , I have been without transportation going on 3 weeks.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-31
- VIN: 5XXG14J27MG
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Car will lose power when accelerating and slow down to an almost complete stop in traffic with no pick up it will jerk as it is trying to accelerate it has happen two times in six months
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-28
- VIN: 5XXG14J25MG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: When you get in the vehicle to turn it on the lights are on an everything else accept for the engine. The dashboard says the the vehicle is on, however it is not. Diagnostics shows no problems. This is on going in the New K5 community.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-12
- VIN: 5XXG14J25MG
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I was driving when I heard a loud bang and my 11month old son who was in the back seat woke up then started smelling gas and I looked out my mirror and gas was spewing out of my closed gas cap when I pulled over and looked my back seat was off its mounts and what I assume is the fuel pump was popped out of place as well I have taken it to my Kia dealer and they said it has been escalated to corporate I am still waiting for an update
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 5XXG34J25MG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Air conditioner blower goes on and off intermittently without any pattern. Sometimes it will work for days and then will not turn on again. There is no rhyme or reason to it. Without the blower working I cannot defog / defrost my windshield and gives me poor visibility. Brought it to the Kia dealership they said the fuse wire harness has melted and fused into the engine block. They went on say that it will cost around $5000.00 to fix. Because I drive frequently I am out of warranty. The service desk office manager said she has been seeing more of these come in. Sounds like a manufacturer defect and should be under recall.
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-26
- VIN: 5XXG64J2XMG
- Components: STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My car just stopped working, it was towed to a local Lokey Nissan in Clearwater FL where it was purchased. Since it was a defect Lokey Nissan sent it to Lokey KIA in Clearwater FL. Lokey KIA stated the gas can had expanded and also caused damage to the frame and the cost to repair was more than the value of the car so they sent it up to Corporate for further instruction. This was 6 weeks ago. Nobody will return my calls, KIA still has the vehicle and I am getting nowhere here and am without a car. Please help I don't know what else to do!!!!!!!!!!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 5XXG34J24MG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Fails to upload contacts. Voice recognition does not work. Does not identify caller. Only way to use their system to answer a call while driving is to physically pick up the phone from the charger, look at the phone and press the bluetooth function twice to answer the call.. I was at two dealers and talked to their corporate customer service reps and an escalation rep who told me they do not support Android any longer and to hard wire Android play for use. I tried that and Android play does not work very well. To answer a phone is basically the same process. The mechanic at one of the dealers has a Kia and told me he has the same issue. How many other folks are driving Kias and have to take their eyes off the road to answer a call? This is Extremely dangerous. Kia will do nothing to fix the problem. The car is my office. I need to have these functions working just like when i purchased the car. This is my business. This is going to cause a crash
2021 Kia K5 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2021 Kia K5.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- Consequence: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
- Summary: 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 Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
- 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 recall is SC213.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- 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 recall is SC207.
Negative 2021 Kia K5 car reviews
Positive 2021 Kia K5 car reviews
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My last two cars were a 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited and a 2016 BMW 528i Drive. However, I recently decided to go with the GT Line K5 and I'm happy with my decision. Comparing the three cars, the K5 has a smoother ride than the Chrysler and is only a grade below the BMW in terms of handling. The K5 also has more back row seating space than both cars, which is great for our new born car seat. The technology in the K5 is pretty impressive, especially the 10 inch screen and adaptive cruise control. The car practically drives itself! I also love the Wolf Grey exterior and red interior. The sound system is on par with the BMW, which is impressive considering the price difference. Overall, I think the K5 is a sweet ride and definitely worth the price.
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It's great to hear that you find the car fun to drive and comfortable. It's also a beautiful car to look at!
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The 1.6 provides excellent acceleration and yet provides great gas mileage. We love all the safety stuff on the car. It looks great.
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You have an excellent car, one of the best you've ever owned! On the highway, you've been averaging an impressive 39.4 miles per gallon. During your recent vacation to Florida, you were driving at speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour with the air conditioning on the whole time, and you won't believe it, but your car averaged an amazing 47.4 miles per gallon on the open highway, even with all your suitcases loaded in the car. That's truly impressive!
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I see that you had an Optima and it sounds like you've had some great improvements with the turbo, transmission, and steering. It's great to hear that you find the ride comfortable and the styling impressive. I understand that you're having some trouble connecting your phone to the car, have you tried checking the manual or contacting customer support for assistance?
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Are you having problems with your 2021 Kia K5?
Darren Murray 2024-10-11
Although the wolf grey with red syntax leather interior looked great, I encountered several issues with the car. The interior had an unpleasant smell that persisted even after a few weeks. Additionally, the premium package did not include heated seats or a heated steering wheel, which was surprising. The display in the car also malfunctioned frequently, which was frustrating. Despite my initial excitement, I decided to trade in the car after only 3 months of ownership. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this vehicle.
Grayson Franecki 2024-07-27
I had a power loss issue with my K5, and unfortunately, the dealership couldn't find anything wrong with it. Several months later, Kia released a recall for the same issue. However, when I took my car to the dealership for service and the recall, they told me that my car wasn't under any recalls. I was disappointed and concerned for my safety and my children's safety. I hope Kia can address this issue soon.
Cody Runolfsdottir 2024-07-14
The car is aesthetically pleasing both inside and out. During the first oil change at 2,850 miles, the shop informed me of a transmission fluid issue which I will address with confidence.
Liam Becker 2024-07-05
I test drove the Gt line a couple of times and it is truly a good looking car. However, when I pushed the engine, it felt a bit weak and like it wanted to complain. The ride was a bit stiff, which could be due to the size or pressure of the tires. Additionally, the color choices for both the exterior and interior are limited. Despite these minor drawbacks, I still think it offers good value.
Bartholome Miller 2024-05-12
I recently traded my beloved 2012 Optima SX for a 2021 EX. However, upon arriving home, I noticed that the rearview mirror lacked garage door opener capabilities and auto-dimming, which I had missed during the test drives. Additionally, I had previously noticed that the outside mirrors do not fold electrically, and this model does not have an indoor trunk handle for shutting the trunk. I am currently working on figuring out how to turn off the Sirius sound when turning off the engine, as the music currently stays on.