2022 Kia K5 electrical system problems
The 2022 Kia K5 has 23 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
23
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Kia K5 have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2022 Kia K5 electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.