Updated 2026-11-01

Is KitchenAid a good brand?

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Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

KitchenAid makes kitchen and dining products such as stand mixers, hand mixers and food choppers, and Amazon owners rate them highly. USPTO lists Whirlpool Properties, Inc. of Michigan as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 6 recalls naming the brand, none in the last three years.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.3/5

2,075 reviews. Rates KitchenAid's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Falling

Monthly Google searches for “kitchenaid” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, Contour Silver, KSM150PSCU Bundle with Bread Bowl with Baking Lid, Bamboo Cutting Board and K

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KitchenAid Gourmet Stainless Steel Wire Masher, 10.24-Inch, Aqua Sky (Pack of 12)

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KitchenAid Translucent Plastic Cutting Board 11 x 14 Inch Agave | Perimeter Trench Helps Catch Juices, Non-Slip Trim, Dishwasher Safe

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Kitchen Aid - KSM1APC - 5 Blade Spiralizer

Kitchen Aid - KSM1APC - 5 Blade Spiralizer

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What owners say about KitchenAid

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

I've had the same Kitchenaide mixer for over 20 years with no issues. Works like a dream still. parts breaking or motors burning out. really ...
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Beautiful aesthetics, unacceptable reliability. I would not purchase this range again. We purchased the KitchenAid KSEG700ESS1 expecting a premium appliance that would deliver the quality, performance, and dependability associated with the KitchenAid name. Nearly nine years later, our experience has been anything but premium. The oven has experienced recurring runaway temperature issues,…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-31
My artisan kitchen aid mixer is less that a year old, and I regret the purchase. The actual mixer is ok but my main issue is the quality of the attachments. The powder coating on the aluminium attachments supplied with the mixer is not durable and flakes off, into the food. I cannot use these attachments. The kitchen aid stainless alternatives are very expensive.
2 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-31

KitchenAid recalls

  1. 2019
  2. 2019-08-28Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brand glass cooktops with touch controls. The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards. Incidents: Whirlpool Corporation has received 133 reports of incidents involving the cooktop surface elements turning on by themselves. Units: About 26,300 (In addition about 2,800 units were sold in Canada and 128 units in Mexico). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  3. 2018
  4. 2018-02-20KitchenAid electric kettles. The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard. Incidents: Whirlpool Corporation has received 79 reports in the U.S. Units: About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
Show 4 earlier recalls (2000-2005)
  1. 2005
  2. 2005-06-02Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles. An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents: Whirlpool Corp. About 529,000 units. CPSC notice
  3. 2005-03-24Toasters/Toaster Ovens. An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit,… Incidents: Whirlpool has received three reports of incidents involving heating elements unexpectedly self-starting, including one case outside the U.S., in which items on… About 40,000 units. CPSC notice
  4. 2001
  5. 2001-10-16Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves. These units can overheat and catch fire. Incidents: Whirlpool has received seven reports of fires involving these microwave- hood combinations. About 1.8 million units. CPSC notice
  6. 2000
  7. 2000-10-05Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor. A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. Incidents: KitchenAid estimates that there have been 30 incidents of the cap becoming dislodged into food. About 220,000 units. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming KitchenAid found in federal court records.

KitchenAid in the news

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Artisan, 5-Qt Tilt Head Stand Mixer, KSM150PS, Juniper

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KitchenAid customer service and warranty

Support page
Official support source

Who makes KitchenAid

Company
KitchenAid source
Founded
1919 source
Trademark (USPTO)
Whirlpool Properties, Inc. (MICHIGAN, USA); first registered 1956 source
Made in (recalled products)
China 3, France 1, United States 1 (of 5 recalls listing a country)

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FAQ

Is KitchenAid a good brand?

Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has KitchenAid had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns KitchenAid?

USPTO lists Whirlpool Properties, Inc. (Michigan, USA) as the owner of the KitchenAid trademark, first registered 1956.

Who makes KitchenAid?

The KitchenAid brand belongs to Whirlpool Properties, Inc.. CPSC recall records show KitchenAid products made in China 3, France 1, United States 1 (of 5 recalls listing a country).

Where is KitchenAid from?

The KitchenAid trademark owner, Whirlpool Properties, Inc., is based in Michigan, USA.

When was KitchenAid founded?

1919.

Where are KitchenAid products made?

Recalled KitchenAid products listed by the CPSC were made in China 3, France 1, United States 1 (of 5 recalls listing a country).

Has KitchenAid had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 6 recalls for KitchenAid. The most recent, on 2019-08-28: Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.

How do I contact KitchenAid customer service?

KitchenAid customer service can be reached through the official support page https://www.kitchenaid.com/service-and-support.html.

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How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

KitchenAid: owner satisfaction High + safety record Clean = Reliable

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