Kia K5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Kia K5 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Kia K5 at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Kia K5 Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 28 |
| 2024 | 2024 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 28 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 104 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 | 123 |
| 2021 | 2021 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 160 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Kia K5 Safety FAQ
Is the Kia K5 a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Kia K5 an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Kia K5?
The Kia K5 scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 10.7%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Kia K5 have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Kia K5 as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.