CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia K5 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (15 reports).
2025 Kia K5 recalls
Rear window trim can loosen and detach on the road
The left and right rear window trim pieces on these vehicles may loosen and come off while driving.
Parking lights may flicker, reducing visibility to others
A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller on certain 2025 Kia K5 vehicles can cause the parking lights to flicker.
Most common 2025 Kia K5 problems
Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 15 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
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
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
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 33â34 PSI, and I have not obse
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 portion separated and exposed the internal cords.
2025 Kia K5 questions
Does the 2025 Kia K5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia K5: Rear window trim can loosen and detach on the road; Parking lights may flicker, reducing visibility to others. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia K5?
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (15), Electrical System (12), Power Train (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Kia K5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.