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US recalls (4)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Structure: exterior trim
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 recall is SC250.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2025-11-18 · campaign 2025-638
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Structure
2025-07-30 · campaign 2025-398
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the exterior trims on the C-pillars may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the exterior C-pillar trims.
Airbag
2023-03-08 · campaign 2023-124
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the side curtain airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the installation of the side curtain airbags, and reinstall them correctly if necessary.
Powertrain
2022-10-12 · campaign 2022-580
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turbo gasoline (T-GDI) engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.
Owner complaints (110)
Owners filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia K5 (6 crashes, 17 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 110).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | |
| Unknown or other | 23 | |
| Structure | 14 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | |
| Engine | 13 | |
| Power train | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Kia K5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2023 Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Kia K5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| K5 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| K5 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| K5 AWD 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.