The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V493000·Announced 2027-04-07

[pending] 2023 KIA K5

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V493000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.

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

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.

The recalled product

Product
2023 KIA K5
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Affected units
100,063

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • K5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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