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Kia left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

NHTSA campaign 25V-493 · Reported July 28, 2025 · 100,063 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia K5
VEHICLES AFFECTED
100,063
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the structure exterior trim. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

WHY IT MATTERS

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-493.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023–2025Kia K5

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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