Kia K5 electrical problems
34 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
485 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
31,539 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 78 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
34 of 485 complaints match this topic (7.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11478854 · 2022-08-11 (August 11, 2022)
The front seats electrical adjustments do not work properly, I have had ir switch mid drive and stying to adjust them is a hassle. They do not work properly.
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Owner report 11597194 · 2024-06-27 (June 27, 2024)
nspected blower fuse 40A at E/R Junction block and found multi fuse & E/R Junction block melting Need replacement multi fuse and wiring repair at E/R Junction block Service adviser recommends performing repair which is a known issue for Kia, because the electrical short could create a fire The AC stopped working, got it repaired and within a month it failed again, took it to dealership and they said it was a known issue, but not a safety recall.
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Owner report 11597863 · 2024-07-01 (July 1, 2024)
main body wiring harness grounding problem ... hvac blower motor works only some times at dealeship they found fuse melted at fuse block they want customers to pay for a new wire harness when is obvious a factory defect this can cause a fire or an accident if anything else fails while driving
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Owner report 11598807 · 2024-07-04 (July 4, 2024)
I bought my Kia k5, my blower motor went out upon inspection the problem was a multilink fuse for the blower motor. The fuse is burning the wiring harness, I believe this to be a fire hazard. After some research I believe this to be a common issue with this particular car.
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Owner report 11603219 · 2024-07-18 (July 18, 2024)
Engine code came on, one interior headlamp works when it wants to, climate control module is bad it has cause the relay to blow and the resistor to go out. The air turns up on the control module by itself and then your ac just stops working and then starts again as it chooses. All of these are electrical issue as stated in MANY OTHER reports. And electrical issue is unsafe it can cause fire at anytime, my car is new 2021 Kia k5 Lxs, 60k miles and now who knows when the car is going to catch fire while my baby is strapped in a car seat and no AC…
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