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2025 Kia K5 Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia K5, affecting structure & body and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
1
Latest report
Jul 28, 2025
Owner complaints
51

All 2025 Kia K5 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 25V493000Jul 28, 2025Structure & Body100,063 vehicles

    Structure:exterior trim

    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.

  2. NHTSA 25V351000May 27, 2025Electrical System82,281 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    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."

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia K5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia K5, covering structure & body and electrical system.
Are 2025 Kia K5 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2025 Kia K5?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V493000, reported Jul 28, 2025, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.