Worst 2023 Kia K5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia K5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | — | 6,537 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 | — | — | 86,643 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 1 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR | 1 | — | — | 74 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Kia K5
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,348,208 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 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
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.
Other Kia K5 Years
Wider context: See the full Kia K5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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