Vehicle recall 25V351000 · May 27, 2025
2025 Kia K5
A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V351000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC341
- Owner notification
- June 24, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82,281
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software
Vehicles covered
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