Recalls ·2025 Kia K5

2025 Kia K5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Kia K5; the most frequently affected component is structure — roof and pillars. Owners filed 51 complaints, most often about tires. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints51
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Structure — Roof and pillarsCampaign 25V493000 · 28 Jul 2025

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Exterior lighting — SoftwareCampaign 25V351000 · 27 May 2025

Problem: 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."

Risk: Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Tires13 · 32%
Electrical system8 · 20%
Structure5 · 12%
Visibility/wiper4 · 10%
Exterior lighting4 · 10%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Power train4 · 10%
Wheels3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

202517
202623

From owner complaints

While I was driving, the panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered without any impact. I did not hear or see any object hit the glass. It made a very loud noise similar to a gunshot, and then the glass fractured across the middle section, broke upward, and collapsed into small pieces. There is no visible rock chip or…

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Component/System Involved: The vehicle experienced a brief electrical failure affecting multiple systems simultaneously: exterior headlights, infotainment system, and dashboard indicators (seatbelt warning). All components recovered automatically within approximately 0.5–1 second. The issue appears electrical in…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

k5 car seat belt locked 2025 gt line fix replacement of the assembly Retraction Issue deployed Stuck

Unknown or other · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

KIA has hasd a recall since July of 2025 and the part to fix the back window trim. The part was supposed to be ready to ne installed by Oct of 2025. It is Nov 5 2025 and the part is still unavailable. KIA is in no hurry or rush to get this recalled.

Unknown or other · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.