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2 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V493000 · Kia America, Inc. · Reported 29/07/2025

  2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V351000 · Kia America, Inc. · Reported 28/05/2025

Is your 2025 Kia K5 affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2025-07-29. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Kia, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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