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US recalls (2)
Structure: exterior trim
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Risk and remedy
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: 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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (54)
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia K5 (4 crashes, 6 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 110).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Tires | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | |
| Wheels | 5 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Kia K5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Kia K5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| K5 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| K5 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,250 |
| K5 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| K5 AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.