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2021 Kia K5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

8.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,065

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2025638 · manufacturer campaign RC220

18 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

2,737 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023124 · manufacturer campaign RC177

8 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the side curtain airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the installation of the side curtain airbags, and reinstall them correctly if necessary.

2,593 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022580 · manufacturer campaign RC171

12 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2023 · Sorento 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turbo gasoline (T-GDI) engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.

9,039 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021421 · manufacturer campaign RC148

9 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021 · Sorento 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

KIA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pipe, as required.

2,968 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2021374 · manufacturer campaign RC147

15 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2022

What is wrong

Under certain driving conditions, a fault in the power steering system could cause reduced power assist when the lane following assist (LFA) system is used. This can cause a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort. Note: This problem only affects certain models equipped with a 2.5 L T-GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to update the motor driven power steering system (MDPS) software.

168 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 71% of 75 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
193 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Kia K5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2021 Kia K5. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Kia K5 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Kia K5 at 8.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 193 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Kia K5 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,065 in fuel, producing roughly 3,078 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.