2021 Dodge Charger vs 2021 Kia K5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Dodge Charger | 2021 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 302 | 134 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 42 |
| Engine | 3 | 29 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 10 |
| Power Train | 5 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 13 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 9 |
| Structure | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 22 |
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2021 Dodge Charger
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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.