KIA K5 (2021-2024): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V794000 · Nov 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
250,547
vehicles affected
250,547
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V794000
- Date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Maker
- Kia America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 250,547
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2021-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V794000?
1 model: Kia K5 (2021-2024), about 250,547 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V794000?
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.
What can happen?
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.