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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
571recall campaigns on file
44,677owner complaints on file
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage | 1991–2026 | 41,390 | 87 | 4,900 |
| Sorento | 1994–2025 | 25,701 | 77 | 9,946 |
| Sedona | 2001–2020 | 1,204 | 66 | 2,493 |
| Optima | 2000–2020 | 10,467 | 59 | 7,515 |
| Soul | 2004–2023 | 10,281 | 30 | 5,465 |
| Forte | 2009–2024 | 5,191 | 30 | 2,315 |
| RIO | 2000–2023 | 12,550 | 27 | 1,336 |
| Telluride | 2019–2022 | 58 | 19 | 1,435 |
| SOUL EV | 2014–2023 | 227 | 18 | 2,105 |
| Stinger | 2017–2022 | 93 | 18 | 146 |
| 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 |
| K5 | 2010–2024 | 4,634 | 11 | 296 |
| Cadenza | 2013–2020 | 299 | 11 | 208 |
| optima hybrid | 2011–2020 | 21 | 10 | 218 |
| NIRO EV | 2018–2025 | 672 | 10 | 21 |
| forte koup | 2010–2016 | 12 | 9 | 857 |
| Rondo | 2006–2017 | 184 | 8 | 286 |
| EV9 | 2023–2025 | 186 | 7 | 208 |
| Spectra | 2000–2009 | 501 | 5 | 934 |
| K900 | 2012–2018 | 67 | 5 | 64 |
| Amanti | 2004–2009 | 110 | 4 | 247 |
| Seltos | 2019–2024 | 89 | 3 | 445 |
| Borrego | 2008–2009 | 90 | 3 | 88 |
| K3 | 2013–2018 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Credos | 1998 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| rio lx | 2007–2020 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohave | 2008–2022 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| RAY | 2012–2017 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| sportage ex | 2009–2023 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| K7 | 2010–2020 | 270 | 0 | 0 |
| Carens | 1999–2018 | 2,940 | 0 | 0 |
| K2700 | 2000–2006 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Shuma | 1996–2005 | 275 | 0 | 0 |
| Magentis | 2000–2010 | 3,394 | 0 | 0 |
| Clarus | 1996–2001 | 322 | 0 | 0 |
| Proceed | 2008–2024 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| EV6 GT LINE | 2021–2024 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Joice | 1999–2002 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| sorento ex | 2006–2018 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| sorento sx | 2012–2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Sephia RS | 1994–2004 | 21 | 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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