2025 Kia K5 recalls and problems

The 2025 Kia K5 has 2 recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Kia K5 by Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2025 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 K5 model years — 4th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

54complaints

4crashes

0fires

6injuries

4,358median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Structure

Jul 28, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V493000 · 100,063 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.

Exterior Lighting

May 27, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V351000 · 82,281 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Tires15

Unknown or other6

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2025 vs. other Kia K5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia K5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Kia K5, the latest from Jul 28, 2025 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia K5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (15), electrical system (12), exterior lighting (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.