2023 Kia K5 Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall Number: 

25V794000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC356

Number of vehicles affected: 

250547

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Defect Consequence: 

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.

Structure:exterior trim

Recall Number: 

25V493000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC346

Number of vehicles affected: 

100063

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

Defect Consequence: 

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.

Air bags:side/window:curtain

Recall Number: 

23V149000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC263

Number of vehicles affected: 

188912

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Defect Consequence: 

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.

Power train:automatic transmission

Recall Number: 

22V760000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC250

Number of vehicles affected: 

69038

Defect Description: 

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.