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2022 Kia K5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 224 complaints about the 2022 Kia K5 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
224
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
32 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, GasolineNov 17, 2025 · campaign 25V794000
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.
Air Bags › Side/Window › CurtainMar 7, 2023 · campaign 23V149000
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.
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionOct 11, 2022 · campaign 22V760000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsJul 8, 2021 · campaign 21V519000
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Lane Departure › Lane Keep › Steering AssistJun 14, 2021 · campaign 21V447000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in th
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Other years of the Kia K5
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2022 Kia K5 have?
Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (30), body, glass & interior (27), electrical system (25). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia K5 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia K5 get?
Up to 32 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.