Kia K5 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 27, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kia America, Inc. recalls 2025 Kia K5

Recall number

25V351000

Brand / firm

Kia

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 82,281 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.