KnownCarProblems2025 Kia K5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia K5, most often about the wheels and tires (38% of complaints). It is 4th of 6 K5 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2025 Kia K5 problems
Wheels and tires
20 complaints · 38%Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2025 Kia K5. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter took the vehicle to a specialty tire shop, and it was determined that the front driverâs side tire had two…
Electrical
11 complaints · 21%The contact owns a 2025 Kia K5. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the front headlights, rear brake lights, and interior cabin lights illuminated very bright. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where unknown repairs were performed; however, the…
Transmission
6 complaints · 11%Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Lights
5 complaints · 9%Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2025 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 55 MPH, the hood vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that while being overtaken by a box truck or semi-truck, the vibration of the hood was more pronounced. The driver's side of the hood had a quarter-inch to a half-inch gap.…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2025 Kia K5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the top of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sunroof had exploded, and the glass had shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife kept driving to the…
Air bags
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Kia K5 recalls
Body and structure: exterior trim
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.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 k5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Lights: software
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Kia K5
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia K5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (20 complaints); electrical (11 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Kia K5 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 28, 2025 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Kia K5?
- It is 4th of 6 K5 model years by number of complaints, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.