The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V794000·Announced 2026-05-11

[pending] 2021 KIA K5

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V794000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

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.

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

The recalled product

Product
2021 KIA K5
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Affected units
250,547

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • K5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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