Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V351000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-05-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V351000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
82,281
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-27
Owners notified
2025-06-24

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia K52025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.