Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- May 27, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Kia, KIA America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PREGNANT
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Kia, KIA America, Inc.
- Product type
- Automobile
- Model numbers
- K5
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
May 27, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
May 27, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
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.
About This Product
The Kia K5 is a compact sedan. Lighting control modules manage exterior lights. A software fault can cause flickering parking lights, potentially reducing visibility.
Why This Is Dangerous
Flickering parking lights may fail to illuminate properly, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may experience daytime running lights or parking lights that momentarily fail, leading to uncertainty while driving and potential warranty costs.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1. Locate VIN and check recall SC341 status on NHTSA site or Kia recall portal
- 2. Review owner letter dated June 24, 2025 for SC341 details
- 3. Confirm OTA availability or schedule dealer software update
Where to find product info
NHTSA recall page 25V351000 and Kia customer service
What timeline to expect
OTA is immediate to days; dealer updates may take weeks depending on scheduling
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Kia customer service and document all attempts
- File a complaint with NHTSA if issues persist
- Consider seeking dealer alternative if non-responsive
How to prevent similar issues
- Ensure your vehicle receives the recall update promptly
- Keep vehicle software up to date via OTA if available
- Follow Kia's dealer advisories when a recall is announced
- Beware of unofficial software updates that may void warranties
Documentation advice
Keep owner letters, VIN, service receipts, and confirmation numbers from updates
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Product Details
Model: 2025 Kia K5. Sold in: United States. Sold since: 2025. Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. Recall number: SC341. Recall date: 2025-05-27. Remedy: PDC software update via dealer or OTA, free of charge. Contact: Kia customer service 1-800-333-4542.
Reported Incidents
No specific incidents or injuries are mentioned in the provided data.
Key Facts
- 2025 Kia K5 recall
- Parking lights may flicker
- PDC software update required
- OTA update available
- Letters mailed June 24, 2025
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