# NHTSA recall 25V493000

> **Kia America, Inc.** · 2025 KIA K5 · component: **STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS**

## Summary

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

## Consequence

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

## Remedy

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V493000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** K5
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- **Report received:** 2025-07-28

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V493000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V493000 (Kia America, Inc., 2025 KIA). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-09-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/nhtsa-recall/25V493000. Licensed CC0.

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