Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V493000 — Kia America, Inc. KIA K5 (2025) recall — Structure Hello, I own a KIA K5 (2025) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 25V493000 from Kia America, Inc.. 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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