2022 Kia K5 fuel/propulsion system problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 Kia K5 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, while traveling to [XXX], I experienced serious fuel system problems after filling my vehicle. The fuel gauge fluctuated from full to empty, and a loud pop caused the rear seat, where my two children were sitting, to lift upward. The vehicle would not accept more fuel despite the empty…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“As I was driving down the road, I began to hear a loud, forceful noise. I assumed it was something in my trunk rolling against the rear seats. The noise kept getting louder, and I pulled over, very frightened, as several warning lights came on, including the low fuel light and check engine light…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288/SC288A) CLOSED & SUPERSEDED - This bulletin is now closed and superseded…
SC288_TSB_R6_CLSD · Emissions · issued Jan 16, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other K5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 K5 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 K5 | 39 | 38% |
| 2021 K5 | 40 | 25% |
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.