2025 Kia K5
2025 Kia K5 — The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima, is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates.
Trim: GT-Line
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Kia K5 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Kia K5 typically asks about $21,900 versus a $27,400 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Kia K5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Structure) and 47 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch city mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$21,900
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$27,400
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
47
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 K5?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 47 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia K5. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Structure
2025-07-28
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Campaign 25V493000
Exterior Lighting
2025-05-27
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…
Campaign 25V351000
Owner complaints
47 complaints · 4 crash-related · 6 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System10
- Tires10
- Power Train6
- Unknown Or Other5
- Structure3
- Wheels3
- Air Bags2
- Visibility/Wiper2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Photos
Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- City MPG
- 27 mpg↓26 mpg
How much does a used 2025 K5 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $21,900 in typical used asking against a $27,400 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $27,400
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $21,900
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$5,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 K5?
The 2025 Kia K5 sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Kia K5 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima, is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 192.9 in, width 73.2 in, height 56.7 in, and wheelbase 112.2 in, with curb weight around 3454.6 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD; 2025 Kia K5 4 DR FWD.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 112.2 in
- Curb weight about 3454.6 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 180 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
180 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 192.9 in
- Width
- 73.2 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3454.6 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 37
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 290 hp |
| 0–60 | — | 5.1 s |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 27 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 290 | — | 5.1s | 27 | FWD / AWD |