NHTSA campaign 25V794000 · Kia campaign SC356
Kia Recall 25V-794: Fuel Tank May Leak
NHTSA recall 25V794000 (Kia campaign SC356) was reported by Kia America, Inc. on November 17, 2025, with 250,547 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Kia K5 for model years 2021–2024. Owners were notified on January 16, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 25V794000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V794000 (also written 25V-794 or 25V794)
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Kia campaign number
- SC356
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 250,547 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Fuel System, Gasoline
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 48.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 25V794000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Kia
Kia K5
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 25V794000.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 25V794000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.