2022 Kia K5 forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Kia K5 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the automatic front collision avoidance system abruptly engaged while there was a vehicle was parked on the passenger-side of the roadway. The contact stated the parked vehicle did not present a safety…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“EPB light with multiple other dash lights come on. It affects my breaking, shifting and acceleration. I was attempting to get on the freeway the first time it happened and my car would not accelerate. I had to drive off to the side to prevent getting hit. It happens intermittently at no given time…”
filed Mar 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other K5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 K5 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 K5 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 K5 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 K5 | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia K5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.