2022 Kia K5 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Kia K5, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving 50-65 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and came to a sudden stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was an issue with the water pressure cooling system. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that there was no warranty coverage for the repair on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753069, filed 2026-07, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V794000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced the failure, causing the check engine warning light to remain illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11705504, filed 2025-12, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253806Apr 30, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) - This bulletin provides…
- 10253800Apr 30, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC288) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign…
- 10253805Apr 29, 2024Sc288_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
- 10253803Apr 29, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC288) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the…
- 10253802Apr 29, 2024Sc288_poc: proof of correction card
- 10253799Apr 29, 2024VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is…
- 10253798Apr 29, 2024PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service…
- 10234602Apr 19, 2023PITSTOP: COOLANT RESERVOIR OVERFLOW PORT - This Pitstop provides information regarding the presence of engine coolant residue found on the coolant reservoir of some 2021-2023MY…
- 10222116Sep 20, 2022PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10220346Sep 16, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Kia K5
44 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia K5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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