NHTSA Safety Recalls
2025 Kia K5 Recalls
The 2025 Kia K5 has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Kia K5 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2025 Kia K5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA 25V351000- The 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."
- The risk
- Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA 25V493000- The defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- The risk
- Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2025 Kia K5 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.