2023 Kia K5 vs 2023 Tesla Model S
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Kia K5 | 2023 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 103 | 109 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 73 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 120 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia K5 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 16 |
| Steering | 0 | 19 |
| Structure | 14 | 3 |
| Power Train | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2023 Kia K5
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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.