Supported Models 14 Active canonical families
Total NHTSA Complaints 5,963 Official defect filings
Total Safety Recalls 161 Federal safety campaigns

Available Kia Models

Select a model family to inspect detailed safety records, owner complaints, recalls, and fuel economy

Minivan 2022–2025

Carnival

Combined MPG: 21–33 MPG
Combined MPGe: 21–33 MPGe
430 Complaints 13 Recalls
Passenger Car 2022–2025

EV6

Combined MPGe: 79–120 MPGe
Max EV Range: 319 mi
534 Complaints 11 Recalls
Passenger Car 2024–2025

EV9

Combined MPGe: 80–89 MPGe
Max EV Range: 304 mi
218 Complaints 11 Recalls
Passenger Car 2020–2024

Forte

Combined MPG: 26–35 MPG
Combined MPGe: 26–35 MPGe
250 Complaints 6 Recalls
Passenger Car 2021–2025

K5

Combined MPG: 27–32 MPG
Combined MPGe: 27–32 MPGe
466 Complaints 19 Recalls
Passenger Car 2020–2025

Niro

Combined MPG: 43–53 MPG
Combined MPGe: 43–115 MPGe
Max EV Range: 253 mi
242 Complaints 15 Recalls
Passenger Car 2020–2023

Rio

Combined MPG: 36 MPG
Combined MPGe: 36 MPGe
64 Complaints 4 Recalls
Minivan 2020–2021

Sedona

Combined MPG: 21 MPG
Combined MPGe: 21 MPGe
29 Complaints 1 Recalls
Passenger Car 2021–2025

Seltos

Combined MPG: 25–31 MPG
Combined MPGe: 25–31 MPGe
528 Complaints 7 Recalls
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) 2020–2025

Sorento

Combined MPG: 20–37 MPG
Combined MPGe: 20–37 MPGe
Max EV Range: 32 mi
694 Complaints 25 Recalls
Passenger Car 2020–2025

Soul

Combined MPG: 27–31 MPG
Combined MPGe: 27–114 MPGe
Max EV Range: 243 mi
777 Complaints 8 Recalls
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) 2020–2025

Sportage

Combined MPG: 21–43 MPG
Combined MPGe: 21–43 MPGe
Max EV Range: 34 mi
716 Complaints 16 Recalls
Passenger Car 2020–2023

Stinger

Combined MPG: 20–25 MPG
Combined MPGe: 20–25 MPGe
55 Complaints 13 Recalls
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) 2020–2024

Telluride

Combined MPG: 20–23 MPG
Combined MPGe: 20–23 MPGe
960 Complaints 12 Recalls

Official Data Sources & Transparency

All statistics on this page are aggregated strictly from official United States government records:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Safety defect complaints filed by consumers.
  • NHTSA Recall Management Division: Official safety recall campaigns issued under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Front, side, and rollover laboratory crash test ratings.
  • US EPA & Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov): Standardized dynamometer fuel economy and EV range estimates.