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2022 Kia K5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 129
Latest campaign: Nov 17, 2025

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Nov 17, 2025	25V794000 21V519000
Air bags	1	Mar 7, 2023	23V149000
Power train	1	Oct 11, 2022	22V760000
Lane departure	1	Jun 14, 2021	21V447000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 17, 2025Latest campaign


Nov 17, 202525V794000	Fuel system, gasoline A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V794000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V794000 · Nov 17, 2025
Mar 7, 202323V149000	Air bags: side/window curtain Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V149000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V149000 · Mar 7, 2023
Oct 11, 202222V760000	Power train: automatic transmission Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V760000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V760000 · Oct 11, 2022
Jul 8, 202121V519000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V519000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V519000 · Jul 8, 2021
Jun 14, 202121V447000	Lane departure: lane keep steering assist A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V447000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V447000 · Jun 14, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component129

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129Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

20Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	35	27	0	3	0
Engine	28	22	2	3	3
Electrical system	25	19	2	2	3
Power train	21	16	3	1	5
Unknown or other	20	16	2	1	2
Forward collision avoidance	12	9	4	0	4
Fuel system	9	7	0	0	0
Gasoline	9	7	0	0	0
Air bags	9	7	9	0	13
Service brakes	9	7	2	0	2
Seats	8	6	0	0	0
Structure	8	6	1	0	0
Steering	6	5	2	0	2
Vehicle speed control	5	4	0	0	0
Lane departure	5	4	1	0	2

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Verified by ASE Certified Mechanic Premature PCV valve/ Oil Separator failure. Causes codes such as P0507, P0171, P0471.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768182
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline).”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768012
Power train
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766144

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2022 Kia K5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia K5 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia K5. The most recent, 25V794000 (reported November 17, 2025), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Kia K5 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), power train (1), lane departure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Kia K5?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 35 complaints out of 129 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Kia K5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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