2022 Kia K5 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Kia K5 overview page.
What owners report
“STATEMENT OF FACTS: I presented my Kia K5 for two safety recalls (SC356 and SC263) with an active Check Engine Light for code P047100 (Exhaust…”NHTSA complaint 11728595 — filed 04/01/2026
“A silver piller price of trim flew off on the highway in the rear. A lot of Kia k5 owners have experienced this and it…”NHTSA complaint 11670383 — filed 06/30/2025
“The vehicle has experienced repeated transmission-related issues, including erratic shifting, delayed response, slippage, and sudden loss of power while driving. These symptoms significantly impact drivability…”NHTSA complaint 11656652 — filed 04/24/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia K5 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia K5: 21 of 130 complaints on file (16.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Kia K5 have in total?
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
