Kia was ranked number one among mass-market brands today by J.D. Power in the 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) with a reported 97 problems per 100 vehicles. The achievement has been strengthened by three of Kia’s most popular-selling models – the Sorento, Sportage, and Optima – each besting their respective segments. “Earning the top spot among mass market brands in J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study is another new benchmark achievement for Kia’s meteoric rise in the industry,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors North America & Kia Motors America.
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Kia was ranked number one among mass-market brands today by J.D. Power in the 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) with a reported 97 problems per 100 vehicles. The achievement has been strengthened by three of Kia s most popular-selling models – the Sorento, Sportage, and Optima – each besting their respective segments. Earning the top spot among mass market brands in J.D. Power s Vehicle Dependability Study is another new benchmark achievement for Kia s meteoric rise in the industry, said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors North America & Kia Motors America. This substantial award bolsters our track record in initial quality and shows that the new car luster of our world-class vehicles extends far beyond the first 90 days of ownership. Kia owners continue to enjoy and feel confident in their vehicles as the years go by, especially knowing they re backed by our industry leading