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#BS-2025-KIAK5-B5252025 Kia K5Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 77 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 77 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.0x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
17 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (17 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2025 Kia K5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia K5, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,358 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia K5, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia K5, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2025 Kia K5, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Kia K5. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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."
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2025 Kia K5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Kia K5 is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is fuel system.
2025 Kia K5 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
77
Class avg
11
7.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 77 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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