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 — Engine (53.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 85 · 53.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 27 · 17.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 17 · 10.8% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 · 6.3% | Recalled | Recall 18V907000 |
| Steering | 9 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 · 5.1% | 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 158 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 18V907000 · 2018 · reported 12/19/2018
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase 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 21V137000 · 2021 · reported 03/04/2021
An engine compartment fire 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 22V703000 · 2022 · reported 09/19/2022
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
“I had an oil change done because my engine oil level was showing low on the dipstick. I had just had an oil change about…”NHTSA complaint 11660461 — filed 05/12/2025 · ENGINE
“I just found out by the jiffy lube manager where I go for my oil changes. That my Kia is involved in the oil consumption…”NHTSA complaint 11653360 — filed 04/08/2025 · ENGINE
“first time I had an issue was in August 2023, my check engine light came on, the car was losing power and sputtering. when I…”NHTSA complaint 11636387 — filed 01/16/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 85 of 158 NHTSA complaints (53.8%), followed by electrical system (27), unspecified/other issues (19), power train (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V907000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.
