Model year 2023 · Kia

2023 Kia K5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia K5. The most recent was reported on November 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: K5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia K5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V794000	November 17, 2025	Fuel System, Gasoline
25V493000	July 28, 2025	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
23V149000	March 7, 2023	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
22V760000	October 11, 2022	Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V794000Manufacturer no. SC356

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA: November 17, 2025
Owner notification: January 16, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 250,547 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: K5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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 were 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V794000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V493000Manufacturer no. SC346

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA: July 28, 2025
Owner notification: November 21, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 100,063 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Kia K5: October 3, 2022 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: K5

Components: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars; Structure › Exterior Trim

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V493000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V149000Manufacturer no. SC263

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA: March 7, 2023
Owner notification: April 7, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 188,912 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: K5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V149000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V760000Manufacturer no. SC250

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: October 11, 2022
Owner notification: December 9, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 69,038 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: K5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V760000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 18, 2025.