2023 Kia K5: raw data

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vehicle	2023 / kia / k5
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-20)
complaints	107 on file (2022-10-11 → 2026-09-17)
recalls	4
investigations	1
fars	13 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Fuel tank expansion and swellingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM45 complaints2024-02 → 2026-06kia-k5-2023-fuel-tank-expansion

11591023 Gas tank expanded and bent the undercarriage up so much it blew off the fuel pump cover and pushed up the back seat.
11722642 My 2023 Kia K5 experienced a fuel system issue related to Recall SC288 (Fuel Tank Inspection & ECM Update). The vehicle displayed a check engine light and could not accept fuel while refueling. The vehicle was taken to a Kia dealership on May 21, 2025 where the recall inspection…

Transmission hesitation and power lossPOWER TRAIN11 complaints2023-01 → 2025-10kia-k5-2023-transmission-power-loss

11664652 My 2023 Kia K5 GT (VIN: [XXX]) is experiencing a dangerous complete power loss at highway speeds. I was driving at the speed limit on [XXX] when the vehicle lost propulsion, entered limp-home mode, and illuminated every warning lamp. This has happened six times since purchase…
11609954 Transmission is itself in neutral while driving. Resulting in irratic RPMs, hesitating acceleration and rough transition to gears. Took care into dealership service department. They seemed that I would need a transmission replacement. Kia approved the request. Still waiting on…

Exterior trim and panel detachmentSTRUCTURE8 complaints2025-02 → 2026-06kia-k5-2023-trim-panel-detachment

11712498 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 the same exact clip from the bumper randomly detach. This could cause a hazard for other drivers if the bumper were to detach…
11651047 The back chrome cover around the rear windshield all 3 pieces are coming loose and I had the one on my passenger side fly off while I was going down the highway and the piece almost hit the truck behind me thankfully traffic wasn’t to bad on the highway so he was able to hit his…

Brake pedal failure and premature wearSERVICE BRAKES6 complaints2023-03 → 2026-07kia-k5-2023-brake-failure-wear

11749430 I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding my 2023 Kia K5 and the unacceptable experience I have had following a dangerous brake system failure. On Wednesday June 24th, while driving on Route 22 in New Jersey, my vehicle's brakes suddenly became extremely hard, making…
11574573 2023 Kia K5 GT, 8300 miles. Took car for 1st oil change and dealer said front brake pads and rotors need replaced. $800. The car is driven to school and home. How is this possible? Brakes should not be worn out this fast! Does this mean every oil change appointment will be $800…

Factory tire sidewall and tread separationTIRES2 complaints2023-03 → 2023-08kia-k5-2023-tire-sidewall-failure

11536749 Tire: Pirelli P Zero All Season M+S (235/45/18) Tire experienced a catastrophic failure while driving entire tire came a loose from rim leaving the car incapacitated and unable to maintain control. Luckily it was a rear tire which allowed partial control until able to safely…
11514393 Factory-installed tire on brand new KIA K-5 suffered catastrophic sidewall failure without contact with any foreign object after tire and vehicle was driven 151 total miles since new. Tire is Pirelli UPR18-235 PZERO All Season. ( R57-119, 029974 S2 WRZ (E4), (E3) 022958)

Spontaneous panoramic sunroof glass failureSTRUCTURE5 complaints2023-04 → 2025-07kia-k5-2023-sunroof-glass-failure

11673808 Component or System: Front sunroof glass – panoramic sunroof system The sunroof has been removed but I could provide pictures What happened: While my vehicle was parked, the front sunroof glass panel spontaneously exploded outward, sending shattered glass fragments upward and…
11530243 Was driving on the highway at roughly about 70 MPH and all of a sudden heard a big explosion and found out my sunroof blew open with glass all over the back seat and inside of my car. Luckily no one was in the back seat, if there was, they would have been injured very badly.

Air bag non-deployment during crashAIR BAGS2 complaints2023-06 → 2025-03kia-k5-2023-airbag-non-deployment

11650047 I was involved in a head on collision, all of my safety warning notified me but my airbags NEVER deployed. This is a serious safety hazard especially with many problems being reported with airbag deployment. The adjuster and collision center both stated at the rate of speed from…
11526279 I was involved in a traffic accident on May 29 2023. I was hit on the passenger side sustaining $18,000 in damages. My side air bag never went off.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
107	2022-10-11	2026-09-17	6	0	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:39; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:23; FUEL SYSTEM:14; GASOLINE:14; STRUCTURE:14

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
22V760000	11/10/2022	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	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.	Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.	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.
23V149000	07/03/2023	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN	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.	Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.	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.
25V493000	28/07/2025	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.	Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
25V794000	17/11/2025	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	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.	A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP22003	closed	Loss of Motive Power	ENGINE	2022-09-12	2023-12-12	·	The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	13	legacy-code	13

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Kia K5 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/k5

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Kia K5},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/k5}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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