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2023 Kia K5 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
18,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2023 Kia K5, 1% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, shuddered, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The Electronic Stability Control Warning Light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11646614, filed 2025-03, 18,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%

Other parts of the 2023 Kia K5

Fuel system
55 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Kia K5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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