Kia America, Inc. 2025 KIA K5

NHTSA recall 25V351000 · component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · reported 2025-05-27 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
25V351000
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Make
KIA
Model
K5
Model year
2025
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Reported
2025-05-27