Kia recall check: compare 19 real model hubs with NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash reports, and year-by-year safety data.
Kia currently has 19 models tracked in the NHTSA database. Each model page provides year-by-year breakdowns of consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, manufacturer-issued safety recalls, NHTSA crash test ratings, and Technical Service Bulletins. Whether you own a Kia or are considering purchasing one, reviewing this data can help you identify potential safety concerns and make more informed decisions.
To check a specific vehicle, select a model below and then choose the model year. You will find an AI-generated safety report that analyzes complaint patterns, highlights the most commonly reported components, and provides a reliability score based on all available NHTSA data. You can also compare Kia against other manufacturers using our comparison tool or explore our buying guides for model-specific purchase recommendations.
Kia has 120 validated vehicle-year pages across 19 models from 2015-2026. The current real-data footprint includes 16966 owner complaints, 274 safety recalls, 764 crash reports, 644 fire reports, and 236 service bulletin signals.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2015-2026 | 3830 | 41 |
| Kia Soul | 2015-2025 | 2915 | 17 |
| Kia Optima | 2015-2020 | 2489 | 15 |
| Kia Telluride | 2020-2025 | 1661 | 28 |
| Kia Sportage | 2015-2026 | 1352 | 29 |
| Kia Forte | 2015-2024 | 1167 | 16 |
| Kia Sedona | 2015-2021 | 639 | 17 |
| Kia Ev6 | 2022-2025 | 457 | 8 |
| Model | Years Tracked |
|---|---|
| Kia Cadenza | 5 model years |
| Kia Carnival | 5 model years |
| Kia Ev6 | 4 model years |
| Kia Ev9 | 2 model years |
| Kia Forte | 10 model years |
| Kia Forte Koup | 2 model years |
| Kia K4 | 2 model years |
| Kia K5 | 6 model years |
| Kia K900 | 4 model years |
| Kia Niro | 5 model years |
| Kia Optima | 6 model years |
| Kia Rio | 9 model years |
| Kia Sedona | 7 model years |
| Kia Seltos | 6 model years |
| Kia Sorento | 12 model years |
| Kia Soul | 11 model years |
| Kia Sportage | 12 model years |
| Kia Stinger | 6 model years |
| Kia Telluride | 6 model years |
Kia has 19 models tracked in the NHTSA database with recall and complaint data. Each model page shows detailed recall history, complaint counts, and safety ratings by year.
Reliability varies significantly across Kia models and model years. Review the individual model pages below to compare complaint counts, recall frequency, and NHTSA safety ratings before making a purchase decision.
Select your Kia model from the list below, then choose your model year to see all active recalls. You can also use our VIN lookup tool or check directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint volumes differ by model and year. Browse the Kia models below and click into each one to see complaint counts across all model years. Our rankings page also compares complaint rates across all manufacturers.
All recall and complaint data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety. Data is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed.