repaired · 2026 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
NewRisk. A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 Kia K5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 130 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia K5, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-149 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia K5 has problems
130 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
28Engine6 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
22Power train5 crash/fire/injury
12Forward collision avoidance
9Service brakes
9Air bags
9Fuel system, gasoline
8Structure
4514 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 3 |
| Engine | 28 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 5 |
| Power train | 22 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Air bags | 9 | 9 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 45 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Kia K5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2023 Q1
Lane keep: steering assist
Risk. A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other K5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K5 median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia K5 safety ratings
2022 Kia K5 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What K5 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
- 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]. The vehicle has an open Safety…
On XXX, while traveling to [XXX], I experienced serious fuel system problems after filling my vehicle. The fuel gauge fluctuated from full to empty, and a loud pop caused the rear seat, where my two children were sitting, to lift upward. The vehicle would not accept more fuel despite the empty…
As I was driving down the road, I began to hear a loud, forceful noise. I assumed it was something in my trunk rolling against the rear seats. The noise kept getting louder, and I pulled over, very frightened, as several warning lights came on, including the low fuel light and check engine light,…
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