Recalls For 2025 KIA K5
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Recall #1 Issued: 2025 05 27 - Camp #20250527
This 2025 KIA K5 recall affects the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Kia America, Inc. from 2024-02-20 through 2025-04-23
Description Of 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."
Conseqence Of Defect
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.
Additional Notes
Recall #2 Issued: 2025 05 27 - Camp #20250527
This 2025 KIA K5 recall affects the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Kia America, Inc. from 2024-02-20 through 2025-04-23
Description Of 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."
Conseqence Of Defect
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.
Additional Notes
Recall #3 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2025 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Manufactured by Kia America, Inc. from -- through 2024-07-24
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 26, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Additional Notes
Recall #4 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2025 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Manufactured by Kia America, Inc. from -- through 2024-07-24
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 26, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Additional Notes
Recall #5 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2025 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM Manufactured by Kia America, Inc. from -- through 2024-07-24
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 26, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Additional Notes
Recall #6 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2025 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM Manufactured by Kia America, Inc. from -- through 2024-07-24
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 26, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Additional Notes
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