2023 Kia K5 Recalls
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NHTSA safety recall results (3)
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Structure: Exterior trim
2025-07-27
25V493000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 26, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
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Air bags: Side/window: Curtain
2023-03-06
23V149000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
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Power train: Automatic transmission
2022-10-10
22V760000
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.