2023 Kia K5 · recalls

2023 Kia K5 recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recalls that include the 2023 Kia K5. The newest, 25V-794, was filed Nov 17, 2025 for the fuel system.

4recalls
4systems
107owner complaints

Newest recall or investigation Nov 17, 2025 · checked Sep 22, 2026

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Every recall, newest first

25V-794Nov 17, 2025NHTSA 25V794000

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

14 of the 107 owner complaints on this car cite the fuel system.

25V-493Jul 28, 2025NHTSA 25V493000

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

14 of the 107 owner complaints on this car cite the structure, 10 of them the same part of it (Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars).

What owners wrote about roof and pillars

“â¢Back/Rear Windshield Trim Partial Detachment: unknown if available for inspection. â¢Large rear window trim piece might fall off, posing a road hazard. â¢Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed â¢ Unknown if component has been revised by anyone â¢No warning lights needed for this component”
Filed Jan 6, 2026

“at 2:30 PM i had noticed that my passenger rear trim, right above my trunk was loose. I made note of it. about three hours later, i was driving down the interstate and i noticed it came off and was flying through the air. Thankfully it didnât hit another vehicle but this isnât the first time I have had issues with the trim and a lot of other k5 owners have had issues as well.”
Filed Jun 15, 2025

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

23V-149Mar 7, 2023NHTSA 23V149000

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

4 of the 107 owner complaints on this car cite the airbags.

22V-760Oct 11, 2022NHTSA 22V760000

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.

Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

11 of the 107 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain.

Complaints with no recall behind them

The systems owners of the 2023 Kia K5 complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.

Fuel and propulsion: 39 complaints, no recall
Engine: 12 complaints, no recall
Brakes: 6 complaints, no recall
Collision avoidance: 6 complaints, no recall
Electrical: 6 complaints, no recall

NHTSA investigations

DP22-003opened Sep 12, 2022

Engine · model years 2023

Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.

NHTSA summary

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 complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitionersâ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODIâs evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan as