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Model year 2025 · Kia

2025 Kia K5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia K5. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: K5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia K5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V493000July 28, 2025Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
25V351000May 27, 2025Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V493000Manufacturer no. SC346

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2025
Owner notification
November 21, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
100,063 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia K5
Not reported – July 24, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
K5

Components: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars; Structure › Exterior Trim

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

Safety risk

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V493000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V351000Manufacturer no. SC341

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2025
Owner notification
June 24, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
82,281 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia K5
February 20, 2024 – April 23, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
K5

Defect 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."

Safety risk

Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V351000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 29, 2025.