KIAK5
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2025 KIA K5 recalls
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as KIA K5.
Most-mentioned components
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 1STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 1
Campaign 25V351000
Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software
Mar 5, 2027
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."
Risk
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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.
Campaign 25V493000
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
Apr 7, 2027
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Risk
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
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