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2025 Kia K5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 2025 Kia K5 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
79
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
30 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Structure › Exterior TrimJul 28, 2025 · campaign 25V493000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › SoftwareMay 27, 2025 · campaign 25V351000
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."
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Other years of the Kia K5
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Kia K5 have?
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA: wheels & tires (20), body, glass & interior (17), electrical system (12). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia K5 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Kia K5 get?
Up to 30 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.