Before buying a used 2025 Kia K5, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD
2025 Kia K5 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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52 complaints filed with NHTSA (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| K5 — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| K5 — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| K5 — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| K5 AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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."
Remedy: The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.