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2023 Kia K5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls4
Complaints97
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2023 Kia K5

4 recalls
97 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
97
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V760000high

    Drivetrain issue

    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.

  • 23V149000high

    Airbag system issue

    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.

  • 25V493000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

  • 25V794000high

    Fuel system issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

97 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

97
Total
6
Crashes
0
Fires
17
Injuries

Most reported components

  • FUEL SYSTEM41
  • ENGINE19
  • STRUCTURE11
  • OTHER9
  • BRAKES6

Notable Issues

97 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 17 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)41
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)19
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)11

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

24

City

32

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$2,200
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Kia K5 problems

446 owner complaints analyzed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V794000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V493000

    Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V149000

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V760000

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.