Kia K5 recall: 250,547 sedans checked for fuel-tank leak
Kia recalls 250,547 K5 sedans over fuel tank leak risk
Kia K5 recall: 250,547 sedans checked for fuel-tank leak
Kia America recalls 250,547 K5 sedans for potential fuel tank damage that could cause leaks and fire risk. NHTSA urges inspections; free repairs at dealerships.
2025-11-20T18:55:23+03:00
2025-11-20T18:55:23+03:00
2025-11-20T18:55:23+03:00
Kia America has announced a major recall in the United States, covering 250,547 K5 sedans. The issue is straightforward but potentially dangerous: damage to the fuel tank that could cause a fuel leak and, in turn, a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the defect affects a defined batch of vehicles and calls for immediate inspections at dealerships.As part of the campaign, technicians will examine the fuel tank for damage and replace it if needed. They will also fit a new check valve to help prevent the problem from recurring. The repair will be provided at no cost to owners, and Kia will notify everyone whose vehicle is included in the recall.The K5 recall serves as a reminder of how seriously safety is treated in one of the world’s largest car markets. Although no actual fires have been recorded so far, the automaker chose to act ahead of time to eliminate any risk. For owners, that kind of early move reads as a reassuring signal: the concern is acknowledged, the fix is clear, and the path to resolution runs straight through the dealer bay.
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Kia recalls 250,547 K5 sedans over fuel tank leak risk
Kia America recalls 250,547 K5 sedans for potential fuel tank damage that could cause leaks and fire risk. NHTSA urges inspections; free repairs at dealerships.
Michael Powers, Editor
Kia America has announced a major recall in the United States, covering 250,547 K5 sedans. The issue is straightforward but potentially dangerous: damage to the fuel tank that could cause a fuel leak and, in turn, a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the defect affects a defined batch of vehicles and calls for immediate inspections at dealerships.
As part of the campaign, technicians will examine the fuel tank for damage and replace it if needed. They will also fit a new check valve to help prevent the problem from recurring. The repair will be provided at no cost to owners, and Kia will notify everyone whose vehicle is included in the recall.
The K5 recall serves as a reminder of how seriously safety is treated in one of the world’s largest car markets. Although no actual fires have been recorded so far, the automaker chose to act ahead of time to eliminate any risk. For owners, that kind of early move reads as a reassuring signal: the concern is acknowledged, the fix is clear, and the path to resolution runs straight through the dealer bay.
