Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Structure:body (14.5% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Structure:body complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:body | 19 · 14.5% | Recalled | Recall 23V236000 · Recall 24V025000 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 14.5% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 16 · 12.2% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 · 10.7% | Recalled | Recall 21V277000 · Recall 26V232000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 · 8.4% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body:door | 11 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 23V236000 · Recall 24V025000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 131 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V908000 · 2021 · reported 11/19/2021
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V277000 · 2021 · reported 04/21/2021
A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V179000 · 2023 · reported 03/17/2023
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V236000 · 2023 · reported 03/31/2023
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V025000 · 2024 · reported 01/18/2024
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V232000 · 2026 · reported 04/10/2026
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“I am submitting this complaint regarding the failure of the Kia Connect telematics system and the cessation of critical navigation support for my vehicle. Despite…”NHTSA complaint 11723950 — filed 03/12/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Fuel door will not open, there is no manual override, vehicle cannot be refueled and since there is no emergency release it caused me to…”NHTSA complaint 11705444 — filed 12/16/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Left sliding door window (Drivers side) exploded while driving down the highway. Nobody was around us on a sunday afternoon at [XXX]. [XXX] We were…”NHTSA complaint 11682732 — filed 08/24/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 33 of 131 NHTSA complaints (25.2%), followed by structure:body (19), electrical system (19), engine (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
131 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 34 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V908000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
