2024 Kia K5
2024 Kia K5 — The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima, is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates.
Trim: GT-Line
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Kia K5 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Kia K5 typically asks about $18,700 versus a $26,690 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Kia K5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Fuel System) and 27 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$18,700
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$26,690
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
27
Top: Structure
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 K5?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia K5. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Fuel System
2025-11-17
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Campaign 25V794000
Structure
2025-07-28
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Campaign 25V493000
Owner complaints
27 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Structure6
- Electrical System5
- Engine4
- Power Train3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Fuel System2
- Service Brakes2
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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How much does a used 2024 K5 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $18,700 in typical used asking against a $26,690 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $26,690
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $18,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$7,990 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 K5?
The 2024 Kia K5 sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Kia K5 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima, is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 192.9 in, width 73.2 in, height 56.7 in, and wheelbase 112.2 in, with curb weight around 3454.6 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD; 2024 Kia K5 4 DR FWD.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 112.2 in
- Curb weight about 3454.6 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 180 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
180 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 192.9 in
- Width
- 73.2 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3454.6 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 27
- Highway MPG
- 37
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 290 hp |
| 0–60 | — | 5.1 s |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 27 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 290 | — | 5.1s | 27 | FWD / AWD |