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Kia K5 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Kia K5: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

129Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
42Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System45 complaints

45 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V519000, 25V794000.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V760000.

Unknown Or Other20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V447000.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V149000.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V447000Reported June 14, 2021 - 846 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 846 vehicles across all affected models.

21V519000Reported July 8, 2021 - 21,575 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 21,575 vehicles across all affected models.

22V760000Reported October 11, 2022 - 69,038 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 69,038 vehicles across all affected models.

23V149000Reported March 7, 2023 - 188,912 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 188,912 vehicles across all affected models.

25V794000Reported November 17, 2025 - 250,547 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 250,547 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20214
202214
202314
202421
202547
202629
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.