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2025 kia k5 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
34
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2025 kia k5 Safety Recalls (2)

25V35100027/05/2025
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, "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.

25V49300028/07/2025
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.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2025 kia k5

TIRES
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
POWER TRAIN
3
STRUCTURE
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1

Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

4
Crash-Involved Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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