2023 Model Year

Kia K5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
82
Recalls
1
Crashes
6
Severe
12

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V149000 Mar 2023

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Jun 2026

•Back/Rear Windshield Trim Partial Detachment: unknown if available for inspection. •Large rear window trim piece might fall off, posing a road haza...

Fuel System
May 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

My car started shaking as I was on the interstate headed to Orlando I decided to turn around and go back home I tried putting gas in the car and the g...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign exiting a parking lot, as the...

SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

serious safety-related defects in my 2023 Kia K5 involving the fuel/emissions system &other vehicle components. From early ownership & throughout the...

Structure
Jan 2026

Front driver side bottom bumper has unclipped randomly. I’ve spoken to a group with other 2023 Kia K5 GT-Line owners and at minimum 30 others have had...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious fuel system defect involving my 2023 Kia GT-Line. The vehicle was subject to a manufacturer recall...

Fuel System
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light intermittently flashed on the...

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 2025

The kia since bought brand new would have alignment issues even after getting alignments every 3-4 months and the dealership claim that they don’t wha...

Fuel System
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2023 KIA K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000(Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2023 Kia K5 has 82 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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