This page covers 2 recalls, 41 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Kia K5.
27–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.7 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Tire complaints dominate the 2025 K5 owner reports, with multiple owners describing premature failures on the factory-installed Pirelli tires, blowouts, sidewall bubbles, and flats occurring at very low mileage, sometimes under 1,000 miles. Owners frequently report that dealers attribute the failures to road hazards, which owners dispute. Powertrain complaints center on a hard or abrupt shift that owners say is most noticeable after the car has been parked, and several note the problem persists or worsens despite dealership visits that failed to reproduce it. A smaller cluster of structural complaints rounds out the picture. A handful of owners also describe an intermittent total electrical dropout at night where the dash and headlights cut out simultaneously, followed by multiple warning lights illuminating when the systems come back on.
41
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Kia K5 has 2 recalls, the more serious being rear window trim pieces that can loosen and detach while driving, becoming a road hazard for other vehicles.
A software error in the lighting control module can also cause the parking lights to flicker or fail to illuminate reliably, reducing how visible the car is to others in low-light conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the C-pillar trim assemblies and replace them if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller may cause the parking lights to flicker intermittently.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the Power-net Domain Controller software, or the update will be delivered over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
