Recall 25V351 affects 82,281 2025 Kia K5 vehicles for parking-light software errors. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer or OTA.
Kia is recalling 82,281 2025 K5 vehicles because a software error in the Power-net Domain Controller can make the parking lights flicker. Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility and increase crash risk, and Kia dealers will update the PDC software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Junction Box Assembly on the 2025 Kia K5 includes the Power-net Domain Controller, the electronic module that helps manage power and lighting commands across the vehicle. For the parking lamps, its job is simple: keep the front parking lights steadily lit while the headlamps or parking lamps are switched on.
On affected K5 vehicles, Kia says incorrect software was applied to that controller. The wrong software changes the lighting behavior, so the parking lamps flicker instead of staying in a steady burn. That makes the vehicle fall short of the FMVSS 108 lighting requirement for lamps and related equipment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the lamp behavior itself, so an owner would notice it only if the front parking lamps flicker while the exterior lights are on.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Kia K5 | Software |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 82,281 |
Not every 2025 Kia K5 sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Parking lights that do not illuminate properly reduce visibility and increase crash risk, especially when other drivers need to see the vehicle in low light. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the software update soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Kia K5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free PDC software update that fixes the parking-light flicker.
- Ask whether the software update can be completed over the air or at the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Kia mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V351 when you call.
- Use extra caution in low-light conditions until the software update is complete, because flickering parking lights reduce visibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician updates the Power-net Domain Controller software that controls the parking light behavior. Kia can also deliver the same PDC software update through an over-the-air update. The recall repair is free, whether the update is completed at the dealer or delivered OTA. If you paid out of pocket for this same PDC software issue before the recall repair, ask Kia customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under Kia's general reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 27, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 27, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 30, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 24, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V351?
Recall 25V351 covers 82,281 2025 Kia K5 vehicles with a software error in the Power-net Domain Controller. The error can make the parking lights flicker, which fails FMVSS 108 and can reduce visibility. Kia updates the PDC software for free through a dealer or over-the-air update.
What should I do if my 2025 Kia K5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific K5 is included in recall 25V351. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer or ask whether the PDC software update is available over the air. Reference Kia recall number SC341 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Kia's remedy for recall 25V351 is a free PDC software update by a dealer or through an over-the-air update.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility from parking lights that fail to illuminate properly. Recall 25V351 does not include a do-not-drive instruction, but affected owners should still complete the free PDC software update so the exterior lighting works as required.
When were owners notified about recall 25V351?
Kia mailed owner notification letters on June 24, 2025. If you own a 2025 Kia K5 and never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Kia dealer with recall number SC341.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V351000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V351 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V351000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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