2021 Kia K5
2021 Kia K5 in NHTSA data: length 490 cm, curb weight 1,506–1,620 kg and 6 recall campaigns.
2021 Kia K5 at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2021 Kia K5. Overall length is 490 cm (192.9 in), width 186 cm, height 144 cm and wheelbase 285 cm (112.2 in). Curb weight is 1,506–1,620 kg (3,320–3,571 lb).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 EX / GT-LINE 4DR SEDAN | 490 cm192.9 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,567 kg3,455 lb |
| K5 GT 4DR SEDAN | 490 cm192.9 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,620 kg3,571 lb |
| K5 LX 4DR SEDAN | 490 cm192.9 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,506 kg3,320 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia K5
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V794000 | 17 November 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank. |
| 23V149000 | 7 March 2023 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 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. |
| 22V760000 | 11 October 2022 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 21V519000 | 8 July 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. |
| 21V447000 | 14 June 2021 | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 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… |
| 21V164000 | 11 March 2021 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 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… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.