Kia K5 rear window trim may loosen and detach
medium How serious is it? About this label
A trim piece that comes off can become a hazard in the road for other vehicles, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V493000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body:roof And Pillars |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain K5 sedans. The trim pieces along the left and right rear windows may work loose and come off the car. Dealers will inspect the trim on the rear roof pillars and replace it if needed, at no charge. Kia mailed owner notification letters on November 19, 2025. Owners who have questions can contact Kia customer service and refer to the company's number for this recall, SC346.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V493000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia structure recalls involving sliding doors, loose trim and headliners · all 6 Kia recalls in this area
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Official notice
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.