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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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