2022 Kia K5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia K5. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (35), Engine (28), Electrical System (25).
Key takeaways
- 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 27% |
| Engine | 28 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 19% |
| Power Train | 21 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 16% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 9 | 7% |
| Gasoline | 9 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 7% |
| Seats | 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.
Engine - filed 2026-09-30
Verified by ASE Certified Mechanic Premature PCV valve/ Oil Separator failure. Causes codes such as P0507, P0171, P0471. This can trigger limp mode, sudden loss of speed/engine power, thus increasing the event of an accident.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-30
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle and the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated with an abnormal burning odor ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-22
The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway. The contact did not attempt to restart the vehicle. The contact activated the hazard lights; however, 20–30 minutes later, another vehicle struck the f...
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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.