KIA K5 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-07-30

起亚 vehicles C-pillar exterior trims not properly attached, could loosen

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-30
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	K5
Model year	2023 2024
Units affected	1032
Defect	On certain vehicles, the exterior trims on the C-pillars may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle._x000D_ Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Structure
Remedy	Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the exterior C-pillar trims.
Recall number	2025-398
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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