Worst 2022 Kia K5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia K5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 27 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 2 | 1 | 48,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 2 | 1 | 31,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 9 | — | 23,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 2 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Kia K5
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~530,918 vehicles.
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 and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
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 impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
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 pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
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-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
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2022 Kia K5 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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