Every 2022 Kia K5 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 25V794000
Nov 17, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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 may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V794000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 23V149000
Jul 3, 2023Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- 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 for this recall is SC263.
Full recall details for 23V149000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V760000
Nov 10, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
Full recall details for 22V760000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V519000
Aug 7, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
Full recall details for 21V519000 →Lane Departure · NHTSA 21V447000
Jun 14, 2021Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist
- Problem
- 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 with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
- Risk
- A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.
Full recall details for 21V447000 →
2022 Kia K5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia K5, reporting 15 crashes, 4 fires, 20 injuries, 2 deaths. Kia has issued at least 113 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Fuel/Propulsion System35
- Engine28
- Electrical System25
- Power Train21
- Unknown Or Other20
- Forward Collision Avoidance13
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (70)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (18)
- Power Train (18)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (13)
- Visibility/Wiper (13)
- Equipment (8)
Read Kia K5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia K5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway. The contact did not attempt to restart the vehicle.”
2022 KIA K5Sep 22, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766144
Fire
“- The exact component that failed has not yet been determined. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration while driving, followed by a popping noise, smoke, and a fire that severely damaged the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2022 Kia K5 GT-Line, VIN [XXX].”
2022 KIA K5Sep 10, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763269
Crash
“The car was in an accident with the previous owner I bout the car and the carfax showed rear end collision I told the car worked perfectly.”
2022 KIA K5Jan 30, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11714570
Fire
“Engine failed for literally no reason and started smoking and Lia won't stand by warranty either”
2022 KIA K5Aug 12, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11680233
Injury reportedCrash
“Side Curtain and Seat Side Airbags. Unavailable for inspection as Avis Rental Company cleaned the vehicle, removed airbags, and sold at auction as salvage. Side curtain airbags trapped me in the vehicle, and shrapnel from seat side airbag impaled/injured my arm.”
2022 KIA K5Aug 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11679191
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