Filed by Kia America, Inc. on July 28, 2025; 3 model-year listings affected.
Structure: exterior trim · Structure: body, roof and pillars
NHTSA campaign 25V493000 · reported July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 100,063 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- The risk
- Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.