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Model Year Problem Record

Kia K5 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Kia K5: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints 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 System56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V794000.

Unknown Or Other23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V493000.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

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

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 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.

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.

25V493000Reported July 28, 2025 - 100,063 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 100,063 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.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20223
202315
202419
202538
202636
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.