2025 Kia K5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
46
Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
139.1
Severity index
Severity index 139.1 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 42 2025 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2025 Kia K5 ranks 8 of 42 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 81% of its model-year peers. See the full 2025 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 21.7% |
| TIRES | 10 | 21.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 13.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 13.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | 10.9% |
| WHEELS | 5 | 10.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 10.9% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 8.7% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 10 of 46 complaints (21.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 18 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V351000 | 27/05/2025 | 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, "La |
| 25V493000 | 28/07/2025 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.