Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software (25V351000)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2025 KIA K5

Campaign No: 25V351000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 82281

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2024 FEB

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2025 APR

SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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."

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The PDC software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.