Filed by Kia America, Inc. on November 17, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
Fuel system, gasoline
NHTSA campaign 25V794000 · reported November 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 250,547 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
- The risk
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.