Kia recall: Structure
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia K5 2023–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V493000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 28, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 21, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 100,063
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Exterior trim; Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
- Maker's own recall number
- SC346
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Exterior lighting May 27, 2025
- Kia recall: Air bags Mar 7, 2023
- Kia recall: Power train Oct 11, 2022
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 8, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.