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2022 Kia K5 recalls

5 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia K5.

2022 Kia K5 recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

5 Open recalls
118 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS #21V519000 Reported 08/07/2021

Defect

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.

Risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.

Recall LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST #21V447000 Reported 14/06/2021

Defect

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 the steering effort required.

Risk

A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION #22V760000 Reported 11/10/2022

Defect

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.

Risk

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

Recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN #23V149000 Reported 07/03/2023

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

Recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE #25V794000 Reported 17/11/2025

Defect

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.

Risk

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Free fix

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 118 NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Kia K5.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
POWER TRAIN 18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
AIR BAGS 9
FUEL SYSTEM 6
STRUCTURE 6
STEERING 6

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia K5 have?

5 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia K5. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Kia recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2022 Kia K5. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Kia. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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