2023 Kia K5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Kia K5 vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 10 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskA damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to… · Nov 17, 2025
- Crash riskLeft and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach · Jul 28, 2025
- Crash riskSide curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to… · Mar 7, 2023
- Crash riskVehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when… · Oct 11, 2022