2022 Kia K5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia K5. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (35), Engine (27), Electrical System (25).
Key takeaways
- 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 28% |
| Engine | 27 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 16% |
| Power Train | 20 | 16% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 7% |
| Seats | 8 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 8 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 8 | 6% |
| Structure | 8 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-19
The vehicle is subject to Kia Safety Recall SC356 / NHTSA Recall 25V794 involving the fuel tank/check valve. The recall concerns potential fuel-tank swelling that can cause the tank to contact hot exhaust components, potentially melt and leak fuel and create a fire hazard. The component/system involved is the fuel tan...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-10
- 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 Recall SC356 / NHTSA Recal...
Electrical System,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-02
All lights on dash appear. Forward collision warning, blind spot warning, other warnings. Car loses ability to accelerate for a few moments and makes unsafe to drive. RPM needle bounces.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.