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Kia Corporation EV5 (OV) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-05-13

Kia EV5 second-row seat fixing bolts may not be tightened

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-13
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	EV5 (OV)
Units affected	7759
Defect	Recall due to a confirmed defect where the second-row seat fixing bolts may not be tightened, potentially failing to comply with safety standard 'Article 97 (Installation of Driver and Passenger Seats), Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Rules on Performance and Standards of Automobiles and Automobile Parts'.
Component	Other seating and interior devices
Remedy	Inspect whether the second-row seat fixing bolts are tightened, and re-tighten if necessary.
Recall number	K6157
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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