Worst 2025 Kia K5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIRES
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia K5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 2,230 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 1 | — | 2,230 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 4,358 mi |
Recalls for 2025 Kia K5
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~564,814 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
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."
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."
Other Kia K5 Years
Wider context: See the full Kia K5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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