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2022 Kia K5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 K5.

The 2022 Kia K5 arrives as a mid-cycle entry in the nameplate's history with 5.07 quarts of 0W-20 API SN engine oil specified for its powertrain, a detail that anchors the maintenance profile researchers will want to reference. Owner complaints for the model year total 120, with the fuel and propulsion system emerging as the dominant area of concern alongside 5 recalls logged against the vehicle. Positioned between the model line's complaint peak of 154 in 2021 and its subsequent decline to just 10 in 2026, the 2022 K5 sits in the early-improving phase of a clear downward trend, suggesting that the issues most often raised by its owners have been substantially addressed in later production years.

Model year2026 2025 2023 2022 2021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.07 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified

Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLPOEM · verified

Tire size235/45R18 94VOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.9 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3455 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the K5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2021 GT Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	GT Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-4	5.20 sec	13.70 sec	290 hp	FWD
2021	GT Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-4	5.40 sec	14.00 sec	290 hp	FWD
2021	GT-Line Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	180 hp	FWD
2021	GT-Line Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	180 hp	AWD
2021	EX Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	180 hp	FWD
2021	EX Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	180 hp	FWD
2025	EX Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.60 sec	15.70 sec	191 hp	FWD
2025	GT-Line Sedan 2.5L I-4	8.30 sec	16.30 sec	—	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.07 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Use a new gasket: 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.87 qt
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	12.68-14.03 oz
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	13.32-14.68 oz
Differential Gear Oil	75W-85
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	0.56-0.67 Qts.

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Cylinder Head Instructions	MS721
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	Use a new gasket: 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Type	SILZKR8J8GS
Spark Plug Gap	0.0275-0.0314" in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0-18.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Type	SILZKR7K11S
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.09-1.20 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	FD46XG
Oil Capacity	3.17-3.88 oz
Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.09-1.20 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 72.0-; Rear: 58.0-
ABS Sensor Torque	6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.043; Rear: 0.039; Rear: 0.07
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.043; Rear: 0.039; Rear: 0.07
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 16; Rear: 15
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Front: 0.0002; Rear: 0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.0016"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

21.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°

21.7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

42.0-45.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100-104°, Step 3: 100-104°

42–45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 48,000 mi.

At 8,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 8,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 16,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
At 32,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 32,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Kia K5 registers 120 federal complaints, 5 recalls, and 113 technical service bulletins (TSBs), positioning it below the 2021 figures (154 complaints, 6 recalls, 134 TSBs) and continuing the downward trajectory that accelerates through 2023‑2026. Across the generation, complaints fall from 154 in 2021 to just 10 by 2026, while recalls drop from six to one, indicating improving reliability or reduced reporting over time. In 2022 the most frequent complaint areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (15 reports), Power Train (8), Fuel System‑Gasoline (7), and Power Train‑Engine‑Fuel/Propulsion System (5), with 14 crash‑related and 3 fire‑related complaints—data that does not specify root causes. This trend suggests 2022 sits in the middle of a clear improvement arc, making it a comparatively solid year to purchase, though prospective buyers should review the specific fuel‑system and power‑train TSBs for any lingering issues.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

113

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

120

Owner complaints

14 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’21’22’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 120 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System15

Power Train8

Fuel System, Gasoline7

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System5

Unknown Or Other5

Electrical System5

Structure5

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V519000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 08/07/2021

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer…

21V447000Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering AssistReported 14/06/2021

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a… Remedy: Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 113 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SC307_OWNR_301	2026-06-17	Electrical System	VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN & WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION…
SC307_REIMB	2026-06-17	Electrical System	VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAINGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (SC307 Flight#301) - This document is a…
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_ELE422	2026-05-27	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_ELE417	2026-04-14	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 K5 take?

5.07 qt of 0W-20: ILSAC GF-6 or API SN Plus/SP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 K5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.