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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-05-30

Origin: Republic of Korea

Kia Passenger car: Seat mounting bolts may be missing, affecting occupant restraint

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-30
Country of origin	Republic of Korea
Manufacturer	Kia
Models affected	EV9
Defect	The mounting bolts for the first, second and/or third rows of seats may be missing, leading them to not properly restrain occupants, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01974/25
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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