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2023 Kia K5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,090

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2025638 · manufacturer campaign RC220

18 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

2,737 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2025398 · manufacturer campaign RC217

30 July 2025

Transport Canada lists: K5 2023–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exterior trims on the C-pillars may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the exterior C-pillar trims.

1,032 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023124 · manufacturer campaign RC177

8 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2023

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

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.

2,593 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022580 · manufacturer campaign RC171

12 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: K5 2021–2023 · Sorento 2021–2022

What is wrong

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).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

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.

9,039 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 54% of 84 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
196 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Kia K5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia K5. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Kia K5 get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Kia K5 at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 196 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Kia K5 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,090 in fuel, producing roughly 3,115 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.