Kia K5 recall 25V794000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA · November 17, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V794000 (Kia), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 250,547.
- Component: Fuel System, Gasoline.
- 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
- 25V794000
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 250,547 vehicles, it is larger than 96% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Consequence
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | K5 | 2021 |
| Kia | K5 | 2022 |
| Kia | K5 | 2023 |
| Kia | K5 | 2024 |
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