https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the KIA K5. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:40:09 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2177447 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they kept my car for over 6 days without fixing it when I arrived I was showed a photo saying it’s after market parts on this vehicle and we can’t touch it also they stated my vehicle was dangerous to drive so I asked for documentation that my vehicle was denied and they refused also I called Kia coopera https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2177448 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they kept my car for over 6 days without fixing it when I arrived I was showed a photo saying it’s after market parts on this vehicle and we can’t touch it also they stated my vehicle was dangerous to drive so I asked for documentation that my vehicle was denied and they refused also I called Kia coopera https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2176813 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on when that happened such as Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Blind Spot Warning Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assistance Parking Collision Warning Rear Cross Traffic Warning. I was driving in the middle of the road when this hap https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2176814 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on when that happened such as Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Blind Spot Warning Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assistance Parking Collision Warning Rear Cross Traffic Warning. I was driving in the middle of the road when this hap https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2176815 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on when that happened such as Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Blind Spot Warning Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assistance Parking Collision Warning Rear Cross Traffic Warning. I was driving in the middle of the road when this hap https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2172533 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 10/20/25 as a rideshare driver one of my riders told me that the right side back seat was lifting. I could not believe what the rider was telling me until one of my family members told me the same thing. I immediately for safety reasons parked the car and started searching about any problems with the gas tank, for my surprise there was a serious safety problem in the car where the gas tank was https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2172534 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 10/20/25 as a rideshare driver one of my riders told me that the right side back seat was lifting. I could not believe what the rider was telling me until one of my family members told me the same thing. I immediately for safety reasons parked the car and started searching about any problems with the gas tank, for my surprise there was a serious safety problem in the car where the gas tank was https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2171724 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car was in an accident with the previous owner I bout the car and the carfax showed rear end collision I told the car worked perfectly. After purchase the car brakes have built up 2 times in 5 months the car stalled it has rpm issues lagging and hesitation as well as the safety front end collision has malfunctioned and it locked my brakes up I did all the steps to try to fix it and I ended up https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2171725 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car was in an accident with the previous owner I bout the car and the carfax showed rear end collision I told the car worked perfectly. After purchase the car brakes have built up 2 times in 5 months the car stalled it has rpm issues lagging and hesitation as well as the safety front end collision has malfunctioned and it locked my brakes up I did all the steps to try to fix it and I ended up https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2171523 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign exiting a parking lot, as the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop for a commercial truck stopped at the exit, the "collision warning" illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal went soft and depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that he crashed into the https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2171524 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign exiting a parking lot, as the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop for a commercial truck stopped at the exit, the "collision warning" illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal went soft and depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that he crashed into the https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2170261 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I brought my car in for the recall regarding the faulty check valve in the fuel tank. My check engine light had also just come on. I have a 2021 Kia K5 with 60,000 miles and the dealership tells me I have to replace all 4 fuel injectors since it's causing a "system too lean" message. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#recall-26V046000-kia-kia-k5-2026 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMV https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2169976 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT serious safety-related defects in my 2023 Kia K5 involving the fuel/emissions system &other vehicle components. From early ownership & throughout the lease period, the vehicle experienced repeated& unresolved issues including fuel system abnormalities, emissions failures, fuel odors, check engine light activation, abnormal noises, &performance concerns consistent with fuel pressure or fuel tank-re https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2169977 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT serious safety-related defects in my 2023 Kia K5 involving the fuel/emissions system &other vehicle components. From early ownership & throughout the lease period, the vehicle experienced repeated& unresolved issues including fuel system abnormalities, emissions failures, fuel odors, check engine light activation, abnormal noises, &performance concerns consistent with fuel pressure or fuel tank-re https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2169978 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT serious safety-related defects in my 2023 Kia K5 involving the fuel/emissions system &other vehicle components. From early ownership & throughout the lease period, the vehicle experienced repeated& unresolved issues including fuel system abnormalities, emissions failures, fuel odors, check engine light activation, abnormal noises, &performance concerns consistent with fuel pressure or fuel tank-re https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2168323 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Blower motor stops working for a bit with no ac or heat https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2168606 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 and possibly hang while driving at a high speed on the freeway. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2167847 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 Kia k5 has gone into limp mode multiple times now while I am driving in addition to when it starts up. Check engine light, AUTOHOLD, EPB, traction control, etc. all aluminate on my dashboard. Car drives very rough and doesn’t want to accelerate or shift. Huge safety issue. Dealership said it was the throttle body assembly. Paid to have it replaced and the issues still persists. I have read https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2167848 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 Kia k5 has gone into limp mode multiple times now while I am driving in addition to when it starts up. Check engine light, AUTOHOLD, EPB, traction control, etc. all aluminate on my dashboard. Car drives very rough and doesn’t want to accelerate or shift. Huge safety issue. Dealership said it was the throttle body assembly. Paid to have it replaced and the issues still persists. I have read https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2167849 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 Kia k5 has gone into limp mode multiple times now while I am driving in addition to when it starts up. Check engine light, AUTOHOLD, EPB, traction control, etc. all aluminate on my dashboard. Car drives very rough and doesn’t want to accelerate or shift. Huge safety issue. Dealership said it was the throttle body assembly. Paid to have it replaced and the issues still persists. I have read https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2167691 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is 3 months old with only 3300 miles on it at the time this happened. I was driving on the interstate near on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. It was reasonably cold outside, and of course I had the heater on set to 70. My panoramic moonroof glass was closed, but the shade was open. My glass randomly exploded outward leaving a major hole in the glass. Glass shattered and sprinkled inside t https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2167003 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud explosion coming from the rear of the vehicle, and there was a dragging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear seat raised up into the air with children seated in the seat. The contact became aware of fuel leaking and that the fuel tank was hanging down. The vehicle was towed to https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2166686 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious fuel system defect involving my 2023 Kia GT-Line. The vehicle was subject to a manufacturer recall due to fuel tank expansion. Kia has acknowledged that the fuel tank expands beyond normal specifications, creating a potential safety hazard. As a result of this defect, Kia of America determined that the vehicle is not repairable and declared it a https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2166687 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious fuel system defect involving my 2023 Kia GT-Line. The vehicle was subject to a manufacturer recall due to fuel tank expansion. Kia has acknowledged that the fuel tank expands beyond normal specifications, creating a potential safety hazard. As a result of this defect, Kia of America determined that the vehicle is not repairable and declared it a https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2166121 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The driver's seat heater automatically deactivates after 30 seconds. The heating element remains active for only 20 seconds, and unfortunately, the console with the wireless phone charging station is not functioning. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2166078 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving in the dark this morning with my eight year old in the backseat, my headlights shut off, my entire dash including my speedometer, warning lights, radio, heat, heated seat and steering wheel, lost electricity. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2166079 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving in the dark this morning with my eight year old in the backseat, my headlights shut off, my entire dash including my speedometer, warning lights, radio, heat, heated seat and steering wheel, lost electricity. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2166080 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving in the dark this morning with my eight year old in the backseat, my headlights shut off, my entire dash including my speedometer, warning lights, radio, heat, heated seat and steering wheel, lost electricity. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5 https://plaincars.com/make/kia-k5#complaint-2165152 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a confirmed safety recall on my 2022 Kia K5 LX that has not been repaired and currently has no available remedy, despite being acknowledged by Kia. This unresolved recall places me, my passengers, and other motorists at ongoing risk. I rely on this vehicle for daily transportation, and continuing to operate it under these conditions creates a constant safe