Vehicle recall 25V493000 · July 28, 2025
2023-2025 Kia K5
The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- Consequence
- Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V493000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC346
- Owner notification
- November 21, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 100,063
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars; Structure › Exterior trim
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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