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2025 KIA K5 Recalled by Kia America, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Date: May 27, 2025
Company: Kia America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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 Products

2025 KIA K5. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kia America, Inc.

Kia America, Inc. has 59 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report