Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Kia K5 has 4 recalls, 87 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
87
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
25V493000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
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: 2023 Kia K5 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle experienced a failure directly related to a manufacturer recall involving fuel tank expa... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On March 9, 2026, I brought my vehicle to a Kia dealership in Alexandria, Virginia after experiencin... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car started shaking as I was on the interstate headed to Orlando I decided to turn around and go ... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RECALL CHECK AND THEY KEPT MY CAR AND SAID THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT |
| Jan 29, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and app... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V79400... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V794... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious fuel system defect involving my 2023 Kia GT-Line.... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | •Back/Rear Windshield Trim Partial Detachment: unknown if available for inspection. •Large rear wi... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check e... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10/25 I was traveling, and my car sudden loss of power, while in traffic.. almost causing accident. ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I’m loosing power when i drive |
| Oct 3, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my car i heard a loud pop come from the rear of the car. Vehicle began driving poorly ... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving down the highway and heard a pop and my seats were rising slowly and while trying to make it... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving at about 70 MPH the right rear tire locked up temporarily causing loss of control of t... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting this complaint regarding unresolved safety recalls affecting my Kia K5: Recall SC356... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact had received an unknown Emissions/Fuel Tank recall. The ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My engine line keeps returning regardless of the multiple visits to the service department in attemp... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank in my 2023 Kia K5 LXS expanded and bent the subframe. This is a known problem with K5... |