Model year
2025 Kia K5
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 53 complaints for the 2025 Kia K5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are TIRES (12), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), POWER TRAIN (6). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$2,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 169 complaints
- 2022 129 complaints
- 2023 110 complaints
- 2024 31 complaints
- 2025 53 complaints
- 2026 14 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V493000 · Jul 28, 2025
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
25V351000 · May 27, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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,…
Complaints
53 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| K5 · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| K5 · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| K5 · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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