CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller on certain 2025 Kia K5 vehicles can cause the parking lights to flicker. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting.
Parking lights that do not illuminate properly can reduce how visible your vehicle is to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own a 2025 K5, check your VIN for open recalls and watch for flickering parking lights.
The remedy is a software update to the controller, free of charge. A dealer can perform it, or it may be delivered over the air. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. You can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall SC341.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia K5 | 2025 |
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