Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia K5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Tank May Leak
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- Consequence
- 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.
Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Loss of Drive Power
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (107)
107 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | 36.4% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 21.5% |
| Fuel system | 14 | 13.1% |
| Structure | 14 | 13.1% |
| Engine | 12 | 11.2% |
| Power train | 11 | 10.3% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 5.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 5.6% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 5.6% |
| Seats | 5 | 4.7% |
How 2023 compares with other K5 years
Best and worst K5 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 167 | 6 |
| 2022 | 129 | 5 |
| 2023 | 107 | 4 |
| 2024 | 30 | 2 |
| 2025 | 52 | 2 |
| 2026 | 14 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Kia K5 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 293 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 | 293 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 33 / 28 | $2,400 | 316 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | $2,500 | 332 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Kia K5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia K5 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V794000 (fuel system), 25V493000 (structure), 23V149000 (air bag), 22V760000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Kia K5 problems?
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (39), Unknown or other (23), Fuel system (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Kia K5 get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 27 city, 37 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Kia K5 get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Kia K5 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.7% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.