The 2022 Kia K5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 530,918 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle…
AIR BAGS23V1490002023-03-07188,912 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in 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 for this recall is SC263.
POWER TRAIN22V7600002022-10-1169,038 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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 December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
LANE DEPARTURE21V4470002021-06-14846 affected
Defect
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)…
Consequence
A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
31
2fires
ENGINE
24
2crashes2fires3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
2crashes1fires3injuries
POWER TRAIN
19
2crashes1fires3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
2crashes1fires2injuries
AIR BAGS
9
9crashes13injuries2deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
9
2crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
1crashes
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
7
3crashes2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
Total complaints205
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2022 kia k5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the automatic front collision avoidance system abruptly engaged while there was a vehicle was parked on the passenger-side of the roadway. The contact stated the parked vehicle did not present a safety…”
“I was driving on the highway and my check engine light came on. I pulled over and it told it was from engine control system. I had a computer connected to it and it came back the idle control system rpm higher than expected.”
“The integrated thermal management system (itms) in my kia k5 gt (2.5t engine) has experienced a recurring internal electronic and mechanical fault. This is the third failure of this component. The failure causes the cooling system to malfunction, either by over-cooling or failing to cycle coolant…”
“The integrated thermal management system (itms) in my kia k5 gt (2.5t engine) has experienced a recurring internal electronic and mechanical fault. This is the third failure of this component. The failure causes the cooling system to malfunction, either by over-cooling or failing to cycle coolant…”
“The integrated thermal management system (itms) in my kia k5 gt (2.5t engine) has experienced a recurring internal electronic and mechanical fault. This is the third failure of this component. The failure causes the cooling system to malfunction, either by over-cooling or failing to cycle coolant…”
“A fuel system-related safety recall (sc356) remains incomplete on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized kia dealership in jersey city, nj, where I was informed that the recall repair had been completed. I paid for towing to the dealership for this repair. However, after picking up…”
“My 2022 kia k5 gt-line has had a recurring check engine light fault (p0471 — exhaust pressure sensor circuit) since approximately 9,874 miles in september 2022. The vehicle has been brought to the servicing kia dealer a minimum of five times for this same fault across nearly 65,000 miles. It has…”
“My 2022 kia k5 gt-line has had a recurring check engine light fault (p0471 — exhaust pressure sensor circuit) since approximately 9,874 miles in september 2022. The vehicle has been brought to the servicing kia dealer a minimum of five times for this same fault across nearly 65,000 miles. It has…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Kia K5 as of
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