2022 Kia K5 electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 10, 2026TXFireElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   - 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 Recall SC356 / NHTSA Recall 25V794 involving the purge control system check valve and fuel tank, which may result in fuel leakage and an increased risk of fire. The recall repair had…

   NHTSA complaint #11763269 · source
2. Filed Sep 2, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   All lights on dash appear. Forward collision warning, blind spot warning, other warnings. Car loses ability to accelerate for a few moments and makes unsafe to drive. RPM needle bounces.

   NHTSA complaint #11761727 · source
3. Filed Jan 19, 2026ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   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 light, AUTOHOLD, EPB, traction control, etc. all aluminate on my dashboard. Car drives very rough and doesn’t want to accelerate or shift. Huge safety issue. Dealership said it was the throttle body assembly. Paid to have it replaced and the issues still persists. I have read multiple other comments with the same issue and dealerships have no idea what…

   NHTSA complaint #11711976 · source
4. Filed Jan 10, 2026CAElectrical System

   The ac and or heat goes out and I have to press the fuse under the hood and it comes back on other Kia k5 owners have had the same problem was told to report here for recall so fuse box doesn’t get burned out.

   NHTSA complaint #11710146 · source
5. Filed Oct 18, 2025OHBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   I noticed my car jerking from a stopped position a few months back it wasn’t consistent but it happened I figured it was just a powerful motor however last on October 7th I was driving down the street to go to the dealership and my car lost power I had to pull over my son was panicking he’s just little and I sat there and luckily it started after a few minutes and I went to the dealership and they blew me off saying it has electrical issues. WELL I went to Oreillys and they…

   NHTSA complaint #11694231 · source
6. Filed Aug 27, 2025MDElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Kia dealership has confirmed that the components of the vehicle's multi-fuse (located under the hood) for the AC/HVAC system have started to burn and are melting part of the fuse panel due to excessive current draw and excessive heat. Due to this, the vehicle's HVAC (both heat and a/c) does not function. A vehicle's HVAC functions help to: 1) Defrost/defog vehicle's windows during rainy and humid days, 2) maintains a vehicle's air quality, 3) cools the vehicle's interior on…

   NHTSA complaint #11683515 · source
7. Filed Aug 8, 2025ILElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Blower motor failure, available for inspection upon request. The failure occurred while driving in muggy conditions, resulting in rapid fogging of the windshield and front side windows. With no functioning airflow, the vehicle’s defrost/defog system was inoperable, and visibility through the windshield became significantly impaired. This required me to reduce speed and open windows in inclement weather to maintain a minimal view of the road, creating additional distraction…

   NHTSA complaint #11679373 · source
8. Filed Aug 8, 202591,000 miKYElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the A/C failed to blow cold air as intended. Upon further inspection, the contact became aware that the fuse box had started melting. The contact stated that the fuse was shaken as a temporary repair. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure was related to TSB: CS2301; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11679271 · source
9. Filed Jul 5, 2025ILElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving the car started to have the sensors for the adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency breaking, blind spot warning, forward collision warning, and rear cross traffic warning all came on. The rpm starting going crazy the car was shaking and struggling to start, the car was shifting weird causing the acceleration to be poor. This all happened while driving if we were on a busy road we would’ve gotten hit the car randomly started breaking and slowing down, this…

   NHTSA complaint #11671366 · source
10. Filed May 7, 2025CAFireElectrical SystemOther / UnknownWheels & Tires

    Driving this morning 5/7/2025 at 9:09am and smoke started emitting from the center consol accompanied by a burning smell. My husband noticed the smoke coming from the car charging area, it made a popping/poof sound accompanied with even more smoke. We immediately pulled the charger out of the charger port. My car charger was melted and slightly burned.

    NHTSA complaint #11659496 · source
11. Filed Mar 18, 2025TNElectrical System

    This has happened on 2 occasions, 1 while starting the car 1 while driving. Both times the cars volume went to max with either radio or Bluetooth on and produced a static noise with it. The volume knob did not adjust the piercing noise unless set to 0 or mute. This was remedied by pulling the amp fuze and reseting the radio. I had no lights or warnings pop up, and have yet to have this inspected by a dealership. This instant volume switch to max output with static while…

    NHTSA complaint #11649123 · source
12. Filed Jan 28, 2025OHElectrical SystemLighting

    Turn signal, the turn signal just goes out and does not work. This is a know issue with kia. I have almost bin hit several times do to this. I have 2 exact cars and they have both the same issue. You cannot just have the bulb replaced, the whole headlight asembly has to be replaced, the front bumper has to be removed to replace the headlight asembly, very costly, this is not so much the cost but more of a safety concern.

    NHTSA complaint #11639022 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology