Buying a used 2022 Kia K5? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2022 Kia K5 has 5 recalls in this group, including fuel line leakage and fuel tank damage with fire risk. The remaining recalls concern a sudden increase in power steering effort, loss of power, and side curtain airbags that may deploy improperly. NHTSA records 125 owner complaints, which are unverified reports: 35 involve fuel/propulsion, 27 the engine, 25 the electrical system, and 20 the power train. Fuel-related concerns therefore appear in both the recall titles and complaint categories.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify fuel line and fuel tank recall completion.
- Request steering, power-loss, and side curtain airbag recall records.
- Ask about fuel odors, engine interruptions, and power-train repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Kia K5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 And Sorento Fuel Line Leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 Fuel Tank Damage Risk of Fire | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 Power Steering Effort Can Suddenly Increase | Lane Departure | high |
| Kia K5 and Sorento May Lose Power | Power Train | high |
| Kia K5 Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
125 complaints filed for this model year, including 14 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 18 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 35 | Yes |
| Engine | 27 | None found |
| Electrical System | 25 | None found |
| Power Train | 20 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 12 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 9 | Yes |