2022 Kia K5 forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Kia K5 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the automatic front collision avoidance system abruptly engaged while there was a vehicle was parked on the passenger-side of the roadway. The contact stated the parked vehicle did not present a safety…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other K5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 K5 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 K5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2023 K5 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 K5 | 9 | 5% |
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.