2025 Kia K5 recalls

2 safety recalls, 54 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
54Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Kia K5 recall list

Structure recall

25V-493
July 29, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Safety 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 recall

25V-351
May 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
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."
Safety 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.

2025 Kia K5 owner complaints

54 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Tires15
Electrical System12
Exterior Lighting6
Unknown or Other6
Power Train6
Structure5
Wheels5
Visibility/Wiper4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Engine3

Recent complaints

October 23, 2026Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

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 told by the dealership that there was nothing they could do since it was not a reproduceable issue, therefore I continued to drive my car. To me that is a safety issue when you are told as a customer that there is nothing they can do for your car that has an issue such as this while driving. I continued to call and inform them of when this issue came up while driving. My car was b

October 15, 2026Vehicle Speed ControlService BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

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 to come up with a recall, or some sort of fix. When I look it up online it's all over the internet so many people have the same issue I hope you guys can help.. I also have a videos showing every issue of your life that's on but I currently cannot find them

October 2, 2026Tires

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 multiple times. I am not accelerating aggressively or traveling at an excessive speed when it happens. The loss of rear traction can be sudden enough that I feel I am temporarily losing control of the vehicle. The ESC/traction control system is enabled and there are no warning lights displayed. Tire pressures have been checked and are approximately 33–34 PSI, and I have not observed

September 4, 2026Tires

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

September 3, 2026Tires

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 exposed the internal cords.

2025 Kia K5 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia K5 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Kia K5: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2025 Kia K5 recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Kia K5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia K5. The most recent, filed July 29, 2025, concerns the structure.

What are the most common 2025 Kia K5 problems?

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

Is the 2025 Kia K5 safe?

The 2025 Kia K5 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Kia K5?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.