2023 Kia K5 structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 Kia K5 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that the front splash guard had detached from the vehicle following a night of driving in the rain. The contact stated that the failure had occurred without impact. Upon inspection, the dealer informed the contact that the repair would not be…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the trim below the rear windshield and the trunk lid trim had partially detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the trunk lid trim…”
filed Mar 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detachCampaign 25V493000 · Jul 28, 2025
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: CHROME TRUNK LID MOLDING REPLACEMENT (CA2514) - This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the chrome trunk lid molding on certain 2023-2024MY K5 (DL3a)…
TSB_BOD350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 11, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - CLOSED AND SUPERSEDED BY SC346 - This bulletin is now closed and superseded. This bulletin provides…
TSB_BOD322_R2_SUPERSEDED · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 21, 2025
Structure problems in other K5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 K5 | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 K5 | 7 | 26% |
| 2022 K5 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 K5 | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.