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Kia K5
Model Overview
The Kia K5 is a mid-size sedan with great styling and a boring name; it succeeds the Optima, whose name we preferred but wore styling that had become dated. With its standard AWD system, the K5 is Kia’s attempt to breathe life into a family car segment that’s losing ground to SUVs and crossovers. It’s also a value-packed alternative to better-known class favourites from Japan.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-124
Recall date
2023-03-08
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC177
Units Affected:
2,593
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the side curtain airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the installation of the side curtain airbags, and reinstall them correctly if necessary.
Recall number
2022-580
Recall date
2022-10-12
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC171
Units Affected:
9,039
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L turbo gasoline (T-GDI) engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.
Recall number
2021-421
Recall date
2021-07-09
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC148
Units Affected:
2,968
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
KIA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pipe, as required.
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