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Kia issues recall on more than 80,000 cars. Here's what Kia K5 owners should know.
Kia has issued a recall for more than 80,000 cars after discovering an issue with the vehicles' parking lights.
The vehicles' parking lights could have a software issue that causes them to flicker, potentially reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the recall notice.
Here's what to know.
The recall applies to about 82,000 Kia K5 cars in the 2025 model year, according to a recall notice submitted by the carmaker in late May and posted this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Impacted vehicles can have the issue remedied by an "over-the-air" software update, which can be downloaded directly to your Kia vehicle. Dealers can also fix the issue, the recall notice said.
Owners will be notified via letter beginning June 24. Customers can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and mention the number for this recall, SC341.
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The NHTSA recall database and USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls are regularly updated with the latest status on recalls of vehicles, car parts or car accessories.
Car owners can check if their vehicles have been recalled by either searching their car's make or model in USA TODAY's recall database or looking it up on NHTSA's website.
The NHTSA website also allows you to search directly using your vehicle's license plate number or vehicle identification number. The site provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment.
If Kia owners have any questions about the recall, they can reach out to Kia Customer Support or their local Kia dealership:
Ray Skillman Northeast Kia
Ray Skillman Kia West
Napleton Kia of Carmel
Ray Skillman Southside Kia
Napleton Kia of Fishers
Andy Mohr Kia in Avon
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Kia recall: What Kia K5 owners should know and how to fix the issue
