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 — Electrical System (27.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 · 27.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 · 25.3% | Recalled | Recall 21V519000 · Recall 25V794000 |
| Engine | 26 · 16.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 16 · 10.4% | Recalled | Recall 22V760000 |
| Air Bags | 10 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 21V164000 · Recall 23V149000 |
| Structure:body | 9 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
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 154 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 21V164000 · 2021 · reported 03/11/2021
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V519000 · 2021 · reported 07/08/2021
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
NHTSA campaign 21V447000 · 2021 · reported 06/14/2021
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase 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 22V760000 · 2022 · reported 10/11/2022
Loss of drive power increases 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 23V149000 · 2023 · reported 03/07/2023
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V794000 · 2025 · reported 11/17/2025
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Air/hearing works intermittently. Iâve had fuses replaced and this seems to be a known and ongoing issue that Kia refuses to acknowledge. Many have reported…”NHTSA complaint 11674755 — filed 07/19/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Having issues with the blower motor and harness which is a known issue with this car. I canât keep my AC working plus my defroster…”NHTSA complaint 11662629 — filed 05/22/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Main wiring harness melted in my fuse box, had to pay $5000 to replace, turbo leaked into my engine and cause for the engine to…”NHTSA complaint 11661765 — filed 05/19/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 43 of 154 NHTSA complaints (27.9%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (39), unspecified/other issues (31), engine (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V164000. 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.
