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Automotive · United States · 2025-05-28

Kia K5 vehicles software error may cause parking brake issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-28
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Models affected	K5
Model year	2025
Units affected	82281
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."_x000D_ Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	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.
Recall number	25V351000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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