2022 Kia K5 vs 2022 Tesla Model S
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Kia K5 | 2022 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 125 | 138 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 20 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 87 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–32 | 120 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia K5 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 0 |
| Engine | 27 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 21 |
| Power Train | 20 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 11 |
| Structure | 8 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.