Recalls For 2023 KIA K5
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Recall #1 Issued: 2022 10 11 - Camp #20221011
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
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.
Conseqence Of Defect
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall #2 Issued: 2023 03 07 - Camp #20230307
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
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.
Conseqence Of Defect
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall #3 Issued: 2023 03 07 - Camp #20230307
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
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.
Conseqence Of Defect
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall #4 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
Recall #5 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
Recall #6 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
Recall #7 Issued: 2025 07 28 - Camp #20250728
This 2023 KIA K5 recall affects the STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM Manufactured by Kia America, Inc.
Description Of Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
Conseqence Of Defect
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Additional Notes
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