NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Kia America, Inc. - Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Published: May 27, 2025Recall ID: 25V351000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V351000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V351000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect 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." |
| Completion rate | 93.15 |
| 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 were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC341. |
| Consequence summary | Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC341 |
| Potentially affected | 82281 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |