How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Kia K5 have?

NHTSA lists 28 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Kia K5, which is 22% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia K5 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Kia K5.

At what mileage do 2022 Kia K5 electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 14,500 miles.

Are there fires linked to 2022 Kia K5 electrical complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 2 crashes among the electrical system complaints for the 2022 Kia K5, with 3 injuries reported overall for the model year.

How does the 2022 K5 compare to other K5 years for electrical complaints?

The 2022 K5 has 28 electrical complaints (22% share), lower than the 2021 K5's 47 complaints (28% share) but higher in raw count than 2023, 2024, or 2025.

2022 Kia K5 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 28 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Kia K5, 22% of all 127 complaints that year. Issues include headlight dead spots, key fob failures, and ESC/no-start warnings, with median failure mileage of 14,500. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints: 28; 22% of 127
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 14,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

LED projector headlights show a dark triangular void in the beam pattern that reduces visibility, especially on left curves at night.
Key fob batteries reportedly die every 2 to 3 weeks, leaving owners locked out and unable to start the vehicle.
A 'check ESC' warning appears along with a no-start condition, sometimes requiring a jump start or battery replacement.
Smoke and a burning smell were reported coming from the center console charging area, with a melted phone charger.
Some owners report electrical problems affecting lane-change and other safety features after unrelated collision damage.

When 2022 Kia K5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2021, latest Sep 10, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Kia K5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by K5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202147 (28%)
202228 (22%)
20237 (7%)
20246 (20%)
202512 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Kia K5 have?: NHTSA lists 28 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Kia K5, which is 22% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia K5 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Kia K5.
At what mileage do 2022 Kia K5 electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 14,500 miles.
Are there fires linked to 2022 Kia K5 electrical complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 2 crashes among the electrical system complaints for the 2022 Kia K5, with 3 injuries reported overall for the model year.
How does the 2022 K5 compare to other K5 years for electrical complaints?: The 2022 K5 has 28 electrical complaints (22% share), lower than the 2021 K5's 47 complaints (28% share) but higher in raw count than 2023, 2024, or 2025.