2023 Kia K5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2023 Kia K5, and owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia K5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners…
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Roof and pillars (structure) and exterior trim (structure)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's…
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Curtain (air bags)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Kia K5 have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,836 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2023 Kia K5 GT has an intermittent and unpredictable audio defect which the vehicle suddenly and spontaneously produces an extremely loud static-like noise through all speakers in the car, immediat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was inform”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Kia K5 (K5 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–31 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 24–27 / 32–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Kia K5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia K5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia K5 | 6 | 167 |
| 2022 Kia K5 | 5 | 129 |
| 2023 Kia K5 | 4 | 107 |
| 2024 Kia K5 | 2 | 30 |
| 2025 Kia K5 | 2 | 52 |
| 2026 Kia K5 | 1 | 14 |
Checking a specific 2023 Kia K5
How do I know if my 2023 Kia K5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2023 Kia K5; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V760000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.