Kia EV5: Seats and Restraints

Affects Kia EV5 · 2027 — about 313 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second-row seats may be missing. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Action: None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Kia will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, install any missing second-row seat mounting bolts before each vehicle is delivered.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational