Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Kia K5 has 5 recalls, 111 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
111
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V519000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pip...
21V447000
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R...
22V760000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be...
23V149000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not t...
25V794000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand a...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Kia K5 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2022 Kia K5 GT-Line has had a recurring check engine light fault (P0471 — exhaust pressure sensor... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | STATEMENT OF FACTS: I presented my Kia K5 for two safety recalls (SC356 and SC263) with an active Ch... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | ENGINE | UNKNOWN. Engine misfires. Piston rings |
| Dec 26, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The drive train car would not go then my accelerator will rev up and down and not go over 10 miles a... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SEATS | The driver's seat heater automatically deactivates after 30 seconds. The heating element remains act... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The infotainment system in my 2022 Kia K5 began failing on or around early December, 2025, at approx... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | EPB light with multiple other dash lights come on. It affects my breaking, shifting and acceleration... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When engine is Idling the cabin immediately starts to smell completely like gasoline. This happens w... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V79400... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2022 Kia k5 has gone into limp mode multiple times now while I am driving in addition to when it ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting this complaint regarding a confirmed safety recall on my 2022 Kia K5 LX that has not... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The ac and or heat goes out and I have to press the fuse under the hood and it comes back on other K... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I noticed my car jerking from a stopped position a few months back it wasn’t consistent but it happe... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the highway under normal weather conditions and at the speed limit at approx 50 MPH... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | the fuel tank on my car expanded a few hours after inspection was taken place. The dealership stated... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | SEATS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my car and heard a loud pop, I was on the interstate and thought maybe my tire was goi... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V79400... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2022 Kia K5 EX has a serious fuel-system safety defect involving fuel tank expansion, which cause... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Paint chipping on driver’s side door |