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2023 Kia K5

Sedan · 3 trims · 1.6 L 4-cylinder, 2.5 L 4-cylinder 4 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
FWD 9.9 7.3 8.7 L/100 km
AWD 9.3 7.0 8.3 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2025638 ·

    On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure Transport Canada 2025398 ·

    On certain vehicles, the exterior trims on the C-pillars may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2023124 ·

    On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the side curtain airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2022580 ·

    On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turb...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 4 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Fuel system, gasoline NHTSA (U.S.) 25V794000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure: exterior trim; structure: body: roof and pillars NHTSA (U.S.) 25V493000 ·

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

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: side/window: curtain NHTSA (U.S.) 23V149000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Power train: automatic transmission NHTSA (U.S.) 22V760000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Sedan
Engines
1.6 L 4-cylinder, 2.5 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S8)
Drivetrains
FWD, AWD