Buying a used 2022 Kia K5? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls carry over, two rated critical and both fuel-related: a leak that can cause a fire and a tank that can melt and leak. Three more cover loss of drive power, steering that can suddenly become much harder, and side curtain airbags that may be installed incorrectly. Fuel/propulsion is the top owner-complaint area, 35 of 125. The unverified filings for this year report 18 injuries and four fires, the highest injury count among the K5 years listed.
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 both fuel system recalls were completed by a Kia dealer
- Check for fuel smell, leaks or dampness around the tank and filler area
- Ask whether the side curtain airbag installation recall inspection was done
- 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 leak can cause fire | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 fuel tank can melt and leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 steering can suddenly get much harder | Lane Departure | high |
| Kia K5 and Sorento can lose drive power | Power Train | high |
| Kia K5 side curtain airbags may be installed wrong | 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 |