The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V493000·Announced 2025-07-28

Kia K5 rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach

Kia is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles because the left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach, becoming a road hazard for other vehicles.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: trim detaching from a moving vehicle creates a road hazard for other traffic.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. About 100,063 units are potentially affected.

The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

NHTSA states that detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA K5
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Exterior trim
Hazard
Affected units
100,063

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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