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WarningCampaign #25V493000Structure / Body

2024 Kia K5 Recall: STRUCTURE

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia K5
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Vehicle bodies on an automobile assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA structure/body recall
Vehicle bodies on an automobile assembly line (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia K5

Recall 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.

411 Press Analysis

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Kia K5 vehicles due to an issue with structure:body:roof and pillars. The recall was reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2025. 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. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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