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SevereNHTSA·25V493000·Announced 2027-04-07

2023-2025 KIA K5 Rear Trim Detachment Creating Road Safety Hazard

KIA K5 2023-2025 models have rear window trim pieces that may loosen and detach, creating a hazard for other vehicles. Kia will inspect and replace affected trim assemblies at dealers at no charge.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the C-pillar trim assemblies on the vehicle body. The rubric identifies structural vehicle defects as meeting Severe severity criteria, as detached trim creates a tangible safety hazard for other roadway users.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling 2023-2025 KIA K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach from the vehicle's body structure.

When these trim pieces detach, they become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the risk of crashes. The affected component is the C-pillar trim assembly.

The recall affects approximately 100,063 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 19, 2025. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 to schedule service.

Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The NHTSA campaign number for this recall is 25V493000. Kia's internal recall number is SC346.

The recalled product

Product
2023 KIA K5
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Body trim / Structural
Hazard
  • trim-detachment
  • crash-risk
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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