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23 Kia models since 2005 · 237 recall campaigns on file.

Current models

Kia Telluride

2020–2027 · 35 MPG · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia Seltos

2021–2027 · 30 MPG · Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia Sportage

2005–2027 · 41 MPG · Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia Sorento

2005–2027 · 37 MPG · Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia Carnival

2022–2027 · 33 MPG · Minivan -

Kia K5

2021–2027 · 30 MPG · Large Cars

Kia Niro

2017–2027 · 50 MPG · Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia Soul

2010–2025 · 31 MPG · Small Station Wagons

Kia K4

2025–2027 · 33 MPG · Midsize Cars

Kia EV6

2022–2026 · 319 mi · Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia EV3

2027 · 321 mi · Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia EV9

2024–2026 · 305 mi · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

Kia at a glance

We have 23 Kia models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2027; 12 are on sale now: Telluride, Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, Carnival, K5, Niro and Soul and more.

The current lineup is made up of 8 SUVs, 2 cars, 1 minivan and 1 station wagon.

The Kia Niro is the most fuel-efficient at 50 MPG combined in its best version, while the Kia K5 is the thirstiest at 30 MPG.

Its longest-range EV is the Kia EV3, with up to 321 miles on a charge (EPA).

The most researched Kia right now is the Telluride (19,618 Wikipedia views in 30 days), followed by the Seltos and Sportage.

Across all models and years there are 237 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The Kia Sorento has the most (42), and the Kia Sorento has collected the most owner complaints (8,605). No recalls: Kia EV3.

On average, the best version of each current model returns 36 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the Forte (last sold 2024), Stinger (last sold 2023), Rio (last sold 2023), Sedona (last sold 2021) and Optima (last sold 2020).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the engine, electrical system and power train.

Its longest-running model in our data is the Sportage, with model years from 2005 to 2027.

Its current EVs average 315 miles of EPA range in their best versions.

Five stars overall in their latest NHTSA test: Telluride, Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, Carnival and K5.

Every Kia model in one line

→ The 2025 Kia Telluride is a small SUV offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,343 lb.

→ The 2026 Kia Seltos is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive. It measures about 172 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,186 lb (AWD 4dr SUV).

→ The 2026 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,618 lb (AWD 4dr SUV).

→ The 2026 Kia Sorento is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 189 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,825 lb (2.5l SUV).

→ The 2026 Kia Carnival is a minivan offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive. It measures about 203 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,852 lb (HEV Minivan).

→ The 2026 Kia K5 is a large car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway), 16% better than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.

→ The 2026 Kia Niro is a small SUV offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive. It measures about 174 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,717 lb (EV).

→ The 2025 Kia Soul is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 165 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,844 lb (5dr Hatch).

→ The 2026 Kia K4 is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,954 lb (4dr Sedan).

→ The 2026 Kia EV6 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,639 lb (AWD 4dr Hatch).

→ The 2027 Kia EV3 is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 321 miles and takes about 6.2 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

→ The 2026 Kia EV9 is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,650 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

Current lineup compared

ModelYearsBest MPGRecallsComplaints
Kia Telluride2020–202735 MPG202,075
Kia Seltos2021–202730 MPG4567
Kia Sportage2005–202741 MPG232,967
Kia Sorento2005–202737 MPG428,605
Kia Carnival2022–202733 MPG7513
Kia K52021–202730 MPG9507
Kia Niro2017–202750 MPG12531
Kia Soul2010–202531 MPG185,366
Kia K42025–202733 MPG360
Kia EV62022–2026319 mi5550
Kia EV32027321 mi00
Kia EV92024–2026305 mi10258

Past models

ModelYearsBest MPGRecallsComplaints
Kia Sedona2005–202121 MPG141,261
Kia Stinger2018–202325 MPG7171
Kia Optima2005–202042 MPG206,366
Kia Rio2005–202336 MPG6600
Kia Forte2010–202434 MPG182,458
Kia K9002015–202021 MPG468
Kia Cadenza2014–202023 MPG6212
Kia Amanti2005–200919 MPG161
Kia Borrego2009–201118 MPG448
Kia Rondo2007–201222 MPG3148
Kia Spectra2005–200927 MPG1242