Worst 2022 Kia K5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 2 | 1 | 48,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2 | 1 | 31,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 9 | — | 23,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | 1 | — | 2,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 6 | 2 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 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 | — | — | 66,470 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Kia K5
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~971,223 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 2021-2024 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 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.
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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