2021-2024 Kia K5 recall: Fuel Tank May Leak
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 17, 2025.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
250,547 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2024 Kia K5.
- Compared with
Kia America, Inc. has 9 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
7 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 28, 2025 2023-2025 Kia K5 recall: Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach (agency record)
- May 27, 2025 2025 Kia K5 recall: Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- March 7, 2023 2021-2023 Kia K5 recall: Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly (agency record)
- Oct. 11, 2022 2021-2023 Kia K5, 2021-2022 Kia Sorento recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- July 8, 2021 2021-2022 Kia K5, 2021 Kia Sorento recall: Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Kia K5 2021-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V794000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 17, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 250,547 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SC356 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record