Recall 25V351000: 2025 Kia K5
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 27, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 82,281
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V351000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC341
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 24, 2025
- Components
- Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology