Recalls · NHTSA

2025 Kia K5 recalls

2 campaigns

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia K5. Recalls apply to specific VINs, and the repair is free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included.

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2 recalls, newest first

Park It and Park Outside campaigns are flagged

Structure: roof and pillars

Free remedy

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

StructureReported Jul 28, 2025NHTSA 25V493000
5 owner complaints cite structure · read them

Exterior lighting: software

Free remedy

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.

Exterior lightingReported May 27, 2025NHTSA 25V351000
6 owner complaints cite exterior lighting · read them
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page