2022 Kia K5 fuel/propulsion system problems
35 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
“- 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
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other K5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 K5 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 K5 | 39 | 36% |
| 2021 K5 | 42 | 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.