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2025 Kia K5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints46
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2025 Kia K5

2 recalls
46 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

Before You Buy

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Read the 4 complaints reporting a crash
Review the 46 owner complaints on record
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
46
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 25V351000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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."

  • 25V493000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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

Consumer complaints

46 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

46
Total
4
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries

Most reported components

  • WHEELS/TIRES14
  • ENGINE9
  • ELECTRICAL7
  • OTHER6
  • STRUCTURE3

Notable Issues

46 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 6 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

tire or wheel problems14
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)9
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)7

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Large Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

23

City

33

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$2,200
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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446 owner complaints analyzed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V493000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V351000

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