2021 Chrysler 300 vs 2021 Kia K5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Chrysler 300 | 2021 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 235 | 134 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 0 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40 |
| Engine | 4 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 10 |
| Power Train | 0 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9 |
| Structure | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 22 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.