repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Kia K5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia K5, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-493 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia K5 has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Tires
12Electrical system
6Power train2 crash/fire/injury
6Exterior lighting
5Structure2 crash/fire/injury
5Wheels
4Visibility/wiper
3Air bags
3Engine
128 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Kia K5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Lighting control module: software
Risk. Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other K5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K5 median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Kia K5 safety ratings
2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What K5 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
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
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…
Own a 2025 K5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.