2023 Kia K5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia K5. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (39), Unknown Or Other (23), Fuel System (14).
Key takeaways
- 107 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 | 39 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 21% |
| Fuel System | 14 | 13% |
| Gasoline | 14 | 13% |
| Structure | 14 | 13% |
| Engine | 12 | 11% |
| Power Train | 11 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% |
| Seats | 5 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-17
My 2023 Kia K5 GT has an intermittent and unpredictable audio defect which the vehicle suddenly and spontaneously produces an extremely loud static-like noise through all speakers in the car, immediately upon starting the vehicle. This is not related to the radio, car play, phone connection, weather, etc. Adjusting the...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall repair was completed and the contact was provided a receipt. However, the contact later received seve...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-08-31
The contact’s son owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and the vehicle was repaired. A day or two after the recall repair was completed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer t...
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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.