Every 2023 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 →Structure · NHTSA 25V493000
Jul 28, 2025Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- Risk
- Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 number for this recall is SC346.
Full recall details for 25V493000 →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 →
2023 Kia K5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia K5, reporting 6 crashes, 17 injuries. Kia has issued at least 68 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 System39
- Unknown Or Other23
- Fuel System, Gasoline14
- Structure14
- Engine12
- Power Train11
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (41)
- Power Train (15)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (13)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (7)
- Electronic Stability Control (6)
Read Kia K5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 Kia K5
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia K5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving my Kia K5 and the subsequent handling of this matter by Kia America. My vehicle was subject to a voluntary recall and was inspected by an authorized Kia dealership.”
2023 KIA K5May 14, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11737882
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. Occasionally, the low fuel warning light was illuminated. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline was not entering the fuel tank as intended.”
2023 KIA K5Apr 9, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11730217
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign exiting a parking lot, as the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop for a commercial truck stopped at the exit, the "collision warning" illuminated.”
2023 KIA K5Jan 30, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11714430
Injury reported
“In June 2025, while driving my 2023 Kia K5 (VIN: [XXX] ) at highway speeds on [XXX], the fuel tank suddenly imploded. A loud bang caused the rear seats to lift, startling me and my passengers. The car lost power, and braking too hard risked leaving us stranded in fast-moving traffic.”
2023 KIA K5Jul 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11674710
Injury reportedCrash
“I was involved in a head on collision, all of my safety warning notified me but my airbags NEVER deployed. This is a serious safety hazard especially with many problems being reported with airbag deployment.”
2023 KIA K5Mar 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11650047
Check your K5 by VIN
Not every 2023 Kia K5 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kia dealer.
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