2025 Kia K5 recall: software
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 27, 2025. It covers about 82,281 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 82,281
- reported
- May 27, 2025
- owners notified
- Jun 24, 2025
- related complaints
- 6
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
Recall number 25V351000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 25V351000
Is there a recall on the 2025 Kia K5 software?
Yes. Recall 25V351000, reported on May 27, 2025, covers about 82,281 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V351000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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