Kia Recalls 100,000 K5s

by TTAC Staff

Published: August 1st, 2025

Kia has recalled over 100,000 cars.

Kia is recalling 100,063 units of the 2023–2025 K5 due to the possibility that the left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. This could create a road hazard for other vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies if needed, at no cost to the owner. Notification letters are expected to be mailed starting September 26, 2025. The recall number is 25V493000 and Kia’s internal reference is SC346.

Disclosure: This article was written using a LLM/AI program and edited by a staffer.

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The Oracle on Aug 03, 2025

Whoops….Kia littering our highways with jettisoned parts.

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- Tane94 on Aug 03, 2025
  
  Better than dead Fords.
  
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- ToolGuy™ on Aug 03, 2025
  
  Reducing mass saves energy.
  
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Michael on Aug 04, 2025

What exactly is the dealer going to do the fix this? Slap some super glue on the trim.

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- SCE to AUX on Aug 04, 2025
  
  Software update.
  
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