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Kia Corporation PV5 (SW) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-04-20

Kia PV5: non-compliance with safety standards

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-20
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	PV5 (SW)
Units affected	3777
Defect	Recall due to the confirmation of non-compliance with safety standards, specifically 'Article 102-2 of the Regulations on the Performance and Standards of Automobiles and Automobile Parts', resulting from material/strength non-uniformity in specific areas of the hood panel due to a change in part production conditions to improve its exterior quality.
Component	Other body/chassis components
Remedy	After inspecting the hood panel, replace the hood panel assembly with a revised one for affected vehicles.
Recall number	K6128
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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