KIA K5 (2025) recall — Structure
Kia recalls 2023-2025 K5 vehicles with potential rear window trim detachment causing road hazards. Owners must contact Kia for free replacement of C-pillar trim assemblies.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles because rear window trim pieces can loosen and detach, creating a road hazard that might cause crashes. This affects vehicles purchased between 2023 and 2025. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81451-kia-k5-2023-2025-recall-detached-trim-pieces-risk-road.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81451-kia-k5-2023-2025-recall-detached-trim-pieces-risk-road · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V493000
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“Kia K5 (2023-2025) Recall: Detached Trim Pieces Risk Road Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81451-kia-k5-2023-2025-recall-detached-trim-pieces-risk-road. Based on NHTSA recall #25V493000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V493000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear window trim pieces can loosen and detach from the vehicle's structure. When detached, these pieces become road hazards that could strike other vehicles and cause crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023-2025 Kia K5 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if trim pieces detach during normal driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023-2025 Kia K5 has loose or detached rear window trim pieces. The recall covers all vehicles in this model range sold between 2023 and 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 800-333-4542 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the C-pillar trim assemblies.
Inspect Trim Pieces
Check for loose or detached rear window trim pieces on your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear window trim pieces can loosen and detach, creating a road hazard that might cause crashes.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2023-2025 Kia K5 with loose or detached rear window trim pieces.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies for free. Contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V493000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 25V493000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V493000 (July 28, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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