The contact’s son owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V794000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and the vehicle was repaired. A day or two after the recall repair was completed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel tank could expand and explode. The contact was informed that the fuel tank and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after driving 10 miles after the vehicle was repaired, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, and similar fault codes were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired after the latest failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2023 Kia K5: fuel pump failure
5 of the 112 complaints about the 2023 Kia K5 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20235
- 20221
- 20212
What owners say
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel pump, fuel tank and valve check. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? SEE PHOTO. on turnpike 95. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Confirmed by the dealer yes. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Bev smith KIA sent my info to KIA America when they saw it. SEE PHOTO. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? It blew up on me.
On April 8th my car was taken to the dealership for repair on a hose. When the dealership did a diagnostic on the vehicle it had 4 safety recalls. And my car had a major recall the fuel pump on my car expanded and it was very dangerous for me and my kids to drive the vehicle per Kia they say it could have blown up. My car can not be released to me and I’m without a vehicle. On the night of April 7th my Kia k5 ran hot without any warning lamps and the thermostat radar in the car did not indicate hot at all!
Gas tank expanded and bent the undercarriage up so much it blew off the fuel pump cover and pushed up the back seat.
I was driving on [XXX] Orlando Florida on [xxx] doing approximately 70 miles an hour when a large explosion occurred out and within my car the whole car shook this happened twice within a 5 mile radius. The car was eventually brought to Kia city in Orlando, where they determined that the fuel system had failed . the valve had failed, and the fuel system tank and fuel pump had swelled and blew .This could lead to catastrophic explosion in the vehicle, and or someone catching on fire. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Service bulletins that may apply
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner renotification (SC288 flight 301)
- Parts collection service action: pcsv replacement (SA612) closed
- Parts collection service action: pcsv replacement (SA612)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign fuel tank and/or pcsv check valve inspection/replacement + ECU sw...
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: fuel tank and/or pcsv check valve inspection/replacement + ECU sw...
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: fuel tank and/or pcsv check valve inspection/replacement + ECU sw...
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
- Risk
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning December 1, 2025.
Recall number 25V794000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2023 Kia K5 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2023 Kia K5?
5 of 112 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia K5 (4%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2023.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2023 Kia K5?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2023 Kia K5
Check engine light 19Loss of power 7Fuel smell 6Fuel gauge 5Fuel leak 5
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