2025 KIA K5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA K5. That ranks 4th out of 6 K5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (15 complaints, 29%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 52owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 KIA K5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 15 | 29% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 21% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 10% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 2,230 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 2,230 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 4,358 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 KIA K5 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:exterior trim; structure:body:roof and pillars
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.
Fix: 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:lighting control module:software
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2025 Kia K5 GT-Line that was purchased new. I have experienced repeated loss of traction and vehicle stability while driving on wet roads. During normal low-speed turns on wet pavement, the rear of the vehicle can suddenly lose traction and slide sideways when I apply light acceleration…
I am filing this on behalf of a relative. He was driving his Kia k5 home and he heard a sudden POP. He got it to the side of the road and saw his tread was delaminated and a flap was made on the sidewall. The tires were the factory installed ones with a long life left
At approximately 20,000 miles, an original-equipment Pirelli P Zero All Season 235/45R18 94V tire on my 2025 Kia K5 GT-Line suffered a sudden apparent tread/outer-shoulder separation while traveling at highway speed. The tire had been maintaining normal pressure and remained inflated, but a large…
235/45 r18 at 12,000 miles miles. Iâve noticed that the front passenger side had a slight little lump on the side wall as it reached 28,000 that ball that bigger and bigger. Had to replace the tire due to the safety concerns. Noticed that the other three tires are showing other patterns of…
235/46 r 18 tires currently have 28,000 miles and Iâve already replaced one tire due to lump on side wall that started developing at 12,000 miles and on other three tires. The tread is chipping and separating from the tire on the same pattern all three tires.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA K5?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 KIA K5?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 KIA K5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K5 model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.