Kia K5: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 31 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2021–2025 (5) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | kia-k5-2025-tire-sidewall-bubble-blowout | OEM Pirelli tire sidewall bubble and blowout | TIRES | 14 | 2025-03 → 2026-06 | 47 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2025 | kia-k5-2025-transmission-hard-shift-cold | Hard transmission shift on first drive after sitting | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2025-03 → 2026-06 | 47 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2025 | kia-k5-2025-panoramic-sunroof-shatter | Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2025-10 → 2025-12 | 47 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2025 | kia-k5-2025-dash-headlight-power-loss | Momentary dash and headlight power loss while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 2024-12 → 2026-04 | 47 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2025 | kia-k5-2025-forward-collision-false-brake | Forward collision avoidance false activation and braking | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 2026-04 → 2026-07 | 47 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | kia-k5-2024-loss-of-motive-power | Sudden loss of motive power while driving | ENGINE | 8 | 2023-12 → 2026-04 | 27 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | kia-k5-2024-exterior-trim-detachment | Exterior chrome and body trim detachment | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2024-02 → 2026-05 | 27 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | kia-k5-2024-brake-pad-rotor-wear | Premature brake pad and rotor wear | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2024-02 → 2026-04 | 27 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | kia-k5-2024-infotainment-failure | Infotainment and radio head unit failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2026-07 → 2026-07 | 27 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | kia-k5-2024-fuel-tank-recall | Fuel tank expansion under recall 25V794000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 2025-12 → 2026-05 | 27 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | kia-k5-2024-engine-metal-debris | Engine oil loss with metal debris | ENGINE | 2 | 2024-07 → 2025-09 | 27 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-fuel-tank-expansion | Fuel tank expansion and swelling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 45 | 2024-02 → 2026-06 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-transmission-power-loss | Transmission hesitation and power loss | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2023-01 → 2025-10 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-trim-panel-detachment | Exterior trim and panel detachment | STRUCTURE | 8 | 2025-02 → 2026-06 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-brake-failure-wear | Brake pedal failure and premature wear | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2023-03 → 2026-07 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-tire-sidewall-failure | Factory tire sidewall and tread separation | TIRES | 2 | 2023-03 → 2023-08 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-sunroof-glass-failure | Spontaneous panoramic sunroof glass failure | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2023-04 → 2025-07 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2023 | kia-k5-2023-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment during crash | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2023-06 → 2025-03 | 97 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-fuel-tank-expansion | Fuel tank expansion and rear seat lifting | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 28 | 2023-10 → 2026-07 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-hvac-fuse-melt | HVAC fuse box overheating and melting | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2024-03 → 2025-08 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-adas-limp-mode | ADAS warning lights with engine limp mode | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ENGINE | 8 | 2022-12 → 2026-01 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-steering-failure | Power steering stiffness and loss of control | STEERING | 5 | 2022-03 → 2024-12 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in crashes | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2021-11 → 2024-11 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-brake-rotor-warp | Brake rotor warping at low mileage | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2023-03 → 2025-03 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | k5-2022-headlight-dark-spot | Headlight low-beam triangular dark zone | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | 2021-09 → 2022-05 | 123 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | k5-2021-fuel-tank-expansion-recall | Fuel tank expansion, leaking, and fire risk | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 36 | 2021-08 → 2026-08 | 161 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | k5-2021-hvac-blower-fuse-melt | HVAC blower motor fuse and wiring harness melting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 2024-06 → 2026-05 | 161 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | k5-2021-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in crashes | AIR BAGS | 7 | 2021-01 → 2023-11 | 161 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | k5-2021-transmission-power-loss | Transmission shift failure and loss of motive power | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2021-09 → 2026-05 | 161 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | k5-2021-sunroof-shattering | Sunroof spontaneous shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 2021-07 → 2025-07 | 161 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | k5-2021-brake-rotor-warping | Premature brake rotor warping | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2022-07 → 2025-02 | 161 | 2026-08-21 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia K5 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/k5
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_k5_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia K5},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/k5}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)