NHTSASTRUCTURE
Kia America, Inc. - Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach
Published: July 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V493000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Affected Products
Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 25V493000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V493000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. |
| Completion rate | 33.12 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC346 |
| Potentially affected | 100063 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |