Does the 2025 Kia K5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Kia K5, the most recent reported on July 28, 2025 (Structure: exterior trim, Structure: body, roof and pillars). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (12).

How many 2025 Kia K5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 54 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Kia K5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia K5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Kia K5 recalls

Structure: exterior trim · Structure: body, roof and pillars

NHTSA campaign 25V493000 · reported July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 100,063 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
The risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 25V351000 · reported May 27, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 82,281 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Tires15
Electrical system12
Exterior lighting6
Power train6
Unknown or other6
Structure5
Wheels5
Visibility/wiper4
Air bags3
Engine3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 23, 2026 · Electrical system
While driving my car down the road my car's exterior headlights as well as all of the interior instrument and infotainment panels will completely black out and then come back on. This issue started approximately 2 months after buying my car. This has happened approximately 10 times total while driving it now. I was…

Oct 15, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
I have had my vehicle for about 4 and 1/2 months since the first week or so I have an alert pop up say my front camera is obstructed only during the daytime it takes away 4 of my safety features, it has happened a couple dozen times I have been to the dealership they did not know what is wrong they are waiting for Kia…

Oct 2, 2026 · Tires
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. This has occurred…

Sep 4, 2026 · Tires
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

Sep 3, 2026 · Tires
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 portion separated and…

K5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	5	129	15	4
2023	4	110	6	0
2024	2	31	1	0
2025	2	54	4	0
2026	1	14	1	0

Across all years, the 2021 K5 has the most complaints (169). All Kia K5 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia K5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Kia K5, the most recent reported on July 28, 2025 (Structure: exterior trim, Structure: body, roof and pillars). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia K5?: Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (12).
How many 2025 Kia K5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 54 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.