2023 Kia K5 problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 104 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 Kia K5 vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 104 NHTSA complaints on file-3
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
- Crash / fire reports — 6 crash reports and 0 fire reports among complaints-1
- Injuries / fatalities — 17 injuries and 0 deaths reported-2
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 Kia K5 vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22 reports
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11 reports
- STRUCTURE10 reports
- POWER TRAIN6 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 reports
- ENGINE3 reports
- SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES3 reports
- TIRES2 reports
Recalls (4)
- STRUCTURE25V493000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25V794000
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.
- AIR BAGS23V149000
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.
- POWER TRAIN22V760000
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.
Crash-test ratings
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