2023 Kia K5problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2023 Kia K5 vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19 reports
• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11 reports
• STRUCTURE10 reports
• POWER TRAIN6 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 reports
• ENGINE3 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 reports
• SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES3 reports
• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2 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.

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