Kia K5 recall 25V351000 - Software
NHTSA · May 27, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V351000 (Kia), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 82,281.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Kia America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 25V351000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 170 recall campaigns from Kia America, Inc since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2025.
- At 82,281 vehicles, it is larger than 90% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | K5 | 2025 |
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