2022 Kia K5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
120
Complaints
5
Recalls
14
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
18
Injuries
248.3
Severity index
Severity index 248.3 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Kia K5 ranks 2 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 98% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 32 | 26.7% |
| ENGINE | 25 | 20.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | 19.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | 16.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 15.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 11 | 9.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 7.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 7.5% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 32 of 120 complaints (26.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 20 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 4.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V519000 | 08/07/2021 | 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 pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. |
| 21V447000 | 14/06/2021 | 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-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve wi |
| 22V760000 | 11/10/2022 | 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 impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. |
| 23V149000 | 07/03/2023 | 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 to deploy properly in the event of a crash. |
| 25V794000 | 17/11/2025 | 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 and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.