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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·November 17, 2025

Kia recalls 250,547 2021–2024 K5 cars over fuel tank that can melt and leak

A damaged check valve can let air into the fuel tank, making it swell and touch hot exhaust parts and melt, which can cause a fuel leak and raise the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the check valve, and inspect the fuel tank and replace it if needed, all free of charge. Owners may call Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and cite recall number SC356.

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Recall details

Product
Kia K5 2021–2024
Company
Kia America, Inc.
Hazard
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Units
250,547 vehicles
Owner notification
January 16, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
November 17, 2025
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 25V794000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: SC356
  • Model years: 2021–2024

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
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.
Consequence
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.

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