Kia ยท 2025
2025 Kia K5
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 310 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 | 298 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 331 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
74 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2025 Kia K5?
EPA figures for the 2025 Kia K5 reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2025 Kia K5?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia K5. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2025 Kia K5?
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia K5, most often about: Tires, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2025 Kia K5?
NHTSA gave the 2025 Kia K5 (2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.