Buying a used 2023 Kia K5? Check these 4 recalls first
The fuel tank that can melt and leak is the critical recall here; the separate fuel leak recall is not listed for this year. Three others cover loss of drive power, side curtain airbags possibly installed wrong, and rear window trim that can loosen and detach. Fuel topics dominate the unverified complaints, with 39 fuel/propulsion, 14 fuel system and 14 gasoline reports out of 106. Owners report 17 injuries and no fires.
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.
- Confirm the fuel tank recall repair appears on the service record
- Inspect the rear window trim for looseness or signs of reattachment
- Ask whether any loss of drive power or hesitation was ever diagnosed
- 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 2023 Kia K5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 fuel tank can melt and leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia K5 and Sorento can lose drive power | Power Train | high |
| Kia K5 side curtain airbags may be installed wrong | AIR Bags | high |
| Kia K5 rear window trim may loosen and detach | Structure | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
106 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 17 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 | 53 | Yes |
| Structure | 14 | Yes |
| Engine | 12 | None found |
| Power Train | 11 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 6 | None found |