Kia K5 Parking Lights May Flicker From Software Error
low How serious is it? About this label
Parking lights that don't work properly can reduce how visible the vehicle is to others, which the notice says increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V351000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 27, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
A software error in the K5's Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker instead of staying lit properly. Parking lights that don't illuminate the way they should can make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 - the update may also be delivered over-the-air.
3. The software update is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V351000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia Headlight and Parking Light Recalls: What Owners Should Know · all 3 Kia recalls in this area
Other Kia K5 recalls
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- Nov 17, 2025Kia K5 Fuel Tank Damage Risk of Firecritical
- Jul 28, 2025Kia K5 rear window trim may loosen and detachmedium
- Mar 7, 2023Kia K5 Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properlyhigh
- Oct 11, 2022Kia K5 and Sorento May Lose Powerhigh
- Jul 8, 2021Kia K5 And Sorento Fuel Line Leakcritical
Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- 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."
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.