Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline
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 could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia K5 2021–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V794000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 16, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 250,547
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- SC356
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Structure Jul 28, 2025
- Kia recall: Exterior lighting May 27, 2025
- Kia recall: Air bags Mar 7, 2023
- Kia recall: Power train Oct 11, 2022
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.