2025 KIA K5: Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign 25V351000 · 82K units potentially affected · filed May 27, 2025
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V351000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC341
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 82,281
- Report received
- May 27, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jun 24, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA K5 2025