Car Recall: Why They Will and What Should You Know
Why does a car recall occur? Here’s what you need to know if your car has an open recall:
Kia recalled more than 80,000 cars after discovering that the car’s parking lights didn’t work properly.
The recall applies to approximately 82,000 Kia K5 vehicles in the 2025 model year, according to a recall notice submitted by the automaker in late May and posted this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
According to recall notifications, car parking lights can cause software issues that cause them to flicker, which can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of crashes.
According to the recall notification, this issue can be fixed either by a “over-the-air” software update downloaded to your dealer or KIA vehicle.
Here’s what you need to know.
Which KIA vehicles have been recalled?
According to the recall notification, the recall applies to approximately 82,000 Kia K5 2025 cars.
What if your car is reminiscent of
Affected vehicles can fix the issue with an “Over the Air” software update. This can be downloaded directly to your KIA vehicle. Dealers can also fix the issue, the recall notice said.
Owners will be notified via letters starting June 24th. Customers may also contact KIA Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 and mention the SC341 number for this recall.
How to check if your car has been recalled
The NHTSA Recall Database and USA Today Auto and Auto Recall Recall Database are regularly updated with the latest status on vehicle, auto parts, or car accessories recalls.
Car owners can check if the vehicle has been recalled by searching for the car’s make or model in the USA’s recall database or by looking it up on the NHTSA website.
You can also search directly on the NHTSA website using the vehicle’s license plate number or vehicle identification number. This site provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment.
Melina Kahn is a national trending reporter for USA Today. She can be contacted at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
