KIA EV5 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-04-23

Kia EV5 vehicles: missing second-row seat bolts, seats could move/detach in crash

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-23
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	EV5
Model year	2027
Units affected	313
Defect	On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second-row seats may be missing. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash._x000D_ A seat that moves or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Component	Seats And Restraints
Remedy	None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Kia will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, install any missing second-row seat mounting bolts before each vehicle is delivered.
Recall number	2026-207
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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