Kia K5

Name: 2023 Kia K5
Brand: Kia

EPA MPG: 31 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 31 mpg

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RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Overall Reliability

We expect the 2025 K5 to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on data from similar models of the Kia brand.

The 2023 Kia K5 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

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STRUCTURE

Jul 28, 2025

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Summary:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

What should you do:

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V493000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 100063

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AIR BAGS

Mar 07, 2023

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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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.

What should you do:

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.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V149000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 188912

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POWER TRAIN

Oct 11, 2022

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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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.

What should you do:

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.

For more information:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V760000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 69038

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