Active Safety RecallKia SC346NHTSA 25V-493
Kia K5 Trim Recall Trim Recall · 2023–2025
Kia has issued 1 trim safety recall covering certain 2023–2025 K5 vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 25V-493K5 · 2023–2025
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2023–2025 K5
Model years 2023–2025 are covered by these campaigns. Other K5 model years are not part of this recall — see the K5 recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 25V-493 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this trim issue on K5. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 25V-493 (Kia SC346)28/07/2025
Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
The risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the C-pillar trim assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC346.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 25V-493 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC346 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Trim Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my K5 before the trim recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (25V-493) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2023–2025 Kia K5 vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 25V-493). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used K5. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 25V-493 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 25V-493.