Kia America, Inc.: Structure › Exterior Trim
Kia America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 28, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 100,063. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
The risk
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
3 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia K5 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 Kia K5 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Kia K5 | 111 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V493000.
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