What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2025638
- Recall date
- 18 November 2025
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- K5
- Model years
- 2021 to 2024
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2,737
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. rnNote: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2025638.