Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #25V351000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 82,281 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25V351000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 27, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25V351000 |
| Units affected: | 82,281 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- 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.