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2023 Kia K5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 95 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Kia K5

The 2023 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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70/100

Good Choice — 2023 Kia K5

The 2023 Kia K5 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
95
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Kia K5 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V760000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V149000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V493000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V794000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Kia K5

Based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel/propulsion System
19
Fuel System
12
Unknown Or Other
11
Structure
11
Power Train
11
Engine
5
Seats
4
Air Bags
4
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Kia K5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 149 complaints 2022 118 complaints 2023 95 complaints 2024 24 complaints 2025 42 complaints 2026 9 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Kia K5

Is the 2023 Kia K5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Kia K5 has 4 recalls and 95 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia K5 have?
The 2023 Kia K5 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia K5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Kia K5 are: Fuel/propulsion System, Fuel System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Kia K5 safe to buy?
The 2023 Kia K5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia K5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia K5 are: 2017, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.