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2022 Kia K5 Engine Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
22%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Kia K5, 22% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The drive train car would not go then my accelerator will rev up and down and not go over 10 miles a hour then all these service lights come on and car go in like limp mode and not drive in middle of intersection no one inspected the car i tuned it off and let it sit for 24 hours and started it and it was normally except the acceleration goes up and down when it wants to there were a lot of warning lights”

NHTSA complaint #11708605, filed 2026-01

“I noticed my car jerking from a stopped position a few months back it wasn’t consistent but it happened I figured it was just a powerful motor however last on October 7th I was driving down the street to go to the dealership and my car lost power I had to pull over my son was panicking he’s just little and I sat there and luckily it started after a few minutes and I went to the dealership and they blew me off saying it has electrical issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11694231, filed 2025-10

“On December 28th 2022 between the 6:30 am to 8:00 my car was parked and caught on fire. I have filed a complaint with Kia and since then I have gotten the run around about them looking into the vehicle and seeing what cause the issue. My car was still under the manufacture warranty”

NHTSA complaint #11508467, filed 2023-02

“I was traveling normally, exiting a highway ramp when my car acceleration system malfunctioned. It seemed as if it was a power train issue or engine issue. I was not able to accelerate or slow down properly due to this malfunction and it caused me to crash. My car was totaled.”

NHTSA complaint #11502223, filed 2023-01

“On August 23rd my car slowed down while on the highway and completely came to a stop and wouldn’t drive while pressing the gas. At this time the forward safety system, EPB, Auto Hold, caution and traction control lights were on. I had to get the car towed to the dealership. September 1 Kia called said nothing was wrong with the car I could pick it up that same day I got charged for a diagnostic fee and also asked for the inspection to be done. Picked up the car on 9/2. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548114, filed 2023-10

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026429%
202536%
2024929%
20231312%
20222822%
20213018%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia K5

Fuel system
44 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Lane departure
5 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology