2021-2024 Kia K5 recall: fuel system, gasoline
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 17, 2025. It covers about 250,547 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 250,547
- reported
- Nov 17, 2025
- owners notified
- Jan 16, 2026
- related complaints
- 164
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
- Risk
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning December 1, 2025.
Recall number 25V794000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 164 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 25V794000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2024 Kia K5 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes. Recall 25V794000, reported on November 17, 2025, covers about 250,547 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V794000?
Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning December 1, 2025.
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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