Kia K5 rear window trim may loosen and detach
low How serious is it? About this label
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
The trim pieces along the outside of the rear windows, on the pillars behind the back doors, may not stay attached. On some cars the left and right pieces can work loose and fall off the vehicle while you are driving. A piece of trim in the roadway can strike or startle the drivers behind you. A dealer will inspect the trim assemblies on both sides of the car and replace them if necessary, at no cost.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is covered by recall 25V493000 (Kia's number is SC346).
2. Contact your Kia dealer, or Kia customer service at 800-333-4542, to schedule the inspection.
3. Have the dealer inspect and replace the trim as needed; the repair is free.
2. Contact your Kia dealer, or Kia customer service at 800-333-4542, to schedule the inspection.
3. Have the dealer inspect and replace the trim as needed; the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia trim, sliding doors and headliner recalls: what should you do? · all 6 Kia recalls in this area
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.