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2025 Kia K5 Consumer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews

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$27,606
11 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in IL thru 6/2/25
Final assembly in South Korea

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 K5, so we've included reviews for other years of the K5 since its last redesign.

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Intermittent Engine Code, Huge safety concern.

Dustin D., 05/08/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
41 of 44 people found this review helpful

I've had horrible luck with my 2024 Kia k5 GT that I got less than 6 months ago. Constant re-occurring Engine Code (P065312) that's happened from 1000-current (12,665) mileage. HUGE safety concern in my opinion. Also the exterior trim is falling off in certain places and is being replaced under warranty. I've had a few issues with the radio/back-up camera freezing up and becoming unresponsive as well. The primary issue is the Engine. When the Code occurs the car gets stuck at a certain rev point w/ no control from the accelerator, you have to pull over and restart the vehicle to resolve issue. Not the worst thing don't get me wrong, but if it happened on the highway? that's an accident waiting to happen. I've had no luck with any of the dealerships I've been to, and my Kia Consumer Affair rep keeps advising me to give another dealership a chance. I've given the dealership/affair rep ample information to be prepared for the issue, but no luck so far.

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4 out of 5 stars

Unbridled Power

Russ, 09/03/2023
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The K5 GT is a beast. I have to purposely dial it back or I'll get in trouble. Love it. Really impressed with the MPG I'm getting. Rated at 32 highway, over first 3000 miles of mostly highway driving it has returned 37 mpg. Very comfortable seats and interior. Not impressed with the Bose "premium" stereo system. The Fender system on my previous VW was MUCH superior to this Bose. The car has just about every convenience features and options available but has no automatic windshield wipers. What's with that Kia? But overall I'm very pleased with my choice and how this car drives. For $37,700 this a lot of car and tons of value. Especially considering this seams to be a dying breed, the medium sized non-premium brand, non-EV sport sedan. ++

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My new K5

Brian Young, 08/15/2024
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Have owned this car for three weeks - 700 miles. It is a nice solid riding car and handles nicely. Lots of extras on this model, the G-Line. An excellent value. My only real complaint is excessive road noise on some road surfaces. We live on a gravel road and there is lots of noise inside the car and the same if the paved roads are not glassy smooth. Very little wind noise. If the pavement is smooth this K5 is pleasant to drive. (I replaced the stock 18” wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tires with aftermarket 16” alloy wheels and Cooper Endeavor tires saving 12 lbs of unsprung weight for each set and ride improved and the noise reduced somewhat).

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Trim falling off of 2024 Kia K5 GT

Laura Delray Beach FL, 08/29/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I bought the car last Nov. 2023 and noticed 2 months ago that the trim near the roof was very loose and lifting up. Kia said had to order 2 new trim pieces but I keep getting told that it is in BO and they have no idea when the trim pieces will be in. I already lost one of the pieces as it fell off and I do not know where this happened. Very poor cs. serv. as they should be able to at least tell you when they will receive the pieces, instead all I get is "on backorder and have no idea when the pieces will arrive." That is not a satisfactory response!!! This is Kia Delray Beach.

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5 out of 5 stars

Young grandpa

Paul, 11/04/2023
updated 05/08/2025
2024 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Sporty yet practical. Great value with all the features and safety. Great gas mileage Great warranty. I bought my wife a new K5 a year ago and bought myself one this year. No buyers remorse, just love it every time I drive it

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