2023 Kia K5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia K5. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (41), Unknown Or Other (24), Fuel System (15).
Key takeaways
- 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 21% |
| Fuel System | 15 | 13% |
| Gasoline | 15 | 13% |
| Structure | 14 | 13% |
| Engine | 13 | 12% |
| Power Train | 11 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% |
| Seats | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 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 2026-10-30
1) GAS TANK 2) I WAS STRANDED IN THE HIGHWAY, BECAUSE THE GAS PUMP EXPLODED 3)THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 4) NO WARNING SIGN
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). While driving approximately 45 - 50 MPH, the vehicle shook violently, went into LIMP Mode, and failed to accelerate above 10 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was to...
Engine - filed 2026-10-19
I bought a 2023 Kia K5 GT vehicle as a CERTIFIED PREOWNED from Rick Case KIA Sunrise, FL. I paid $30,000.00 + an extended warranty for about $4,000.00, traded in my vehicle (for $9,000.00) and put a down payment of $5,000.00. Within two days of buying the vehicle in April of 2025 my car was back at the dealership in t...
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More for the 2023 Kia K5
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.