NHTSA Campaign 25V794000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA campaign 25V794000 covers 4 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the fuel system, gasoline. The repair is free.
Kia America, Inc filed the report for 25V794000 with NHTSA on November 17, 2025; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 25V794000, NHTSA lists up to 250,547 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 25V794000 were scheduled from January 16, 2026, 60 days after the report.
25V794000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2021–2024.
Owners of the model years 25V794000 covers have filed at least 27 complaints naming the fuel system, gasoline, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 25V794000 vehicles, the 2023 Kia K5 has the most (14).
By potentially affected vehicles, 25V794000 ranks 6 of 67 Kia America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 25V794000, Kia America, Inc has 2 other recalls on the fuel system, gasoline on this site; the one before 25V794000 was 23V634000, reported on September 13, 2023.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- 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.
Reported November 17, 2025
Vehicles covered by 25V794000 (4)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 25V794000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: November 17, 2025. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted