2022 Kia K5 Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Kia K5 overview page.
What owners report
“My 2022 Kia k5 has gone into limp mode multiple times now while I am driving in addition to when it starts up. Check engine…”NHTSA complaint 11711976 — filed 01/19/2026
“The drive train car would not go then my accelerator will rev up and down and not go over 10 miles a hour then all…”NHTSA complaint 11708605 — filed 01/03/2026
“My vehicle is subject to an unrepaired safety recall involving the fuel system. According to the manufacturerâs recall notice, a damaged check valve may allow…”NHTSA complaint 11705994 — filed 12/18/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia K5 have engine problems?
Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia K5: 26 of 124 complaints on file (21%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Kia K5 have in total?
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
