Kia America Earns Highest Number of J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards in the Industry

Kia owners across five vehicle segments reported the fewest quality issues during the first 90 days of ownership!

Kia America has earned more number-one ranked models than any other automaker according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Five Kia vehicles delivered segment-best performances;

• Forte – Compact Car
• Sedona – Minivan
• Sportage – Compact SUV
• Soul – Small SUV
• Telluride – Upper Midsize SUV

This year marks three consecutive wins for the Forte and Sedona and the second straight year the Soul ranked number one. The Telluride is a first-time honoree, and the Sportage gets the title it previously held in 2019.

J.D. Power’s annual study analyzed responses from 110,827 respondents with regards to 177 vehicle criteria across 23 vehicle segments. Vehicles were evaluated on driving experience, engine and transmission performance and a broad range of quality issues as reported by the vehicle owners.