How common are electrical problems in the 2021 Kia K5?

NHTSA lists 47 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 K5, which is 28% of the 167 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Kia K5 electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the 2021 K5 electrical system, though owners describe a known blower motor fuse warranty extension in their complaint narratives.

Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the 2021 K5 electrical complaints.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for 2021 K5 electrical complaints is 17,951 miles.

How does 2021 compare to other K5 model years for electrical complaints?

The 2021 K5 has the highest share at 28%, compared to 22% in 2022, 7% in 2023, 20% in 2024, and 24% in 2025.

2021 Kia K5 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Kia K5, 28% of all 167 complaints that year, including 2 fires. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 17,951 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 47; 28% of 167
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 17,951 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Blower motor fuse and wiring at the engine compartment junction block reportedly melt or burn, sometimes recurring after repair.
Owners report sudden under-hood smoke and fire shortly after driving, in one case totaling the vehicle.
Multiple warning lights (ABS, Traction Control, Forward Collision Warning, Auto Hold) illuminate together and disable driver-assist and safety systems.
Driver assist and Lane Assist features reportedly activate on their own or force unwanted lane changes without nearby vehicles.
Owners describe recurring dashboard sensor warnings that return even after dealers replaced wiring harnesses.
Some report the horn or wireless Apple CarPlay failing intermittently with no clear cause.

When 2021 Kia K5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2020, latest Sep 23, 2026.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (7).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Kia K5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by K5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202147 (28%)
202228 (22%)
20237 (7%)
20246 (20%)
202512 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2021 Kia K5?: NHTSA lists 47 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 K5, which is 28% of the 167 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Kia K5 electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the 2021 K5 electrical system, though owners describe a known blower motor fuse warranty extension in their complaint narratives.
Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the 2021 K5 electrical complaints.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for 2021 K5 electrical complaints is 17,951 miles.
How does 2021 compare to other K5 model years for electrical complaints?: The 2021 K5 has the highest share at 28%, compared to 22% in 2022, 7% in 2023, 20% in 2024, and 24% in 2025.