2022 Kia K5 engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Kia K5 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“- The exact component that failed has not yet been determined. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration while driving, followed by a popping noise, smoke, and a fire that severely damaged the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2022 Kia K5 GT-Line, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle has an open Safety…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“All lights on dash appear. Forward collision warning, blind spot warning, other warnings. Car loses ability to accelerate for a few moments and makes unsafe to drive. RPM needle bounces.”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other K5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 K5 | 3 | 6% |
| 2024 K5 | 9 | 30% |
| 2023 K5 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 K5 | 29 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia K5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.