KIA EV5 — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-03-06

Kia EV5 vehicles' digital instrument cluster may operate slowly

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-06
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	EV5
Model year	Model year 2025
Defect	The instrument cluster (Digital) on some vehicles may operate slowly. The recall involves an upgrade of the instrument clusters software to improve operating logic
Component	EV5 2025
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	If notified that vehicle is a part of the recall, contact nearest Kia dealer to arrange for the recall to be completed.
Recall number	261029
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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