Recall
Kia K5 — 25V351000
NHTSA ID
25V351000
Make
Kia
Model
K5
Years Affected
2025
Recall Date
2025-05-27
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
82,281
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC341
Summary
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."
Consequence
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.