Kia PV5 recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Kia PV5 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Uneven bonnet material may increase pedestrian injury risk

    Reported August 3, 2026Model years 2025–2026DVSA recall R/2026/253946 vehicles affected

    Uneven material and strength in some areas of the bonnet may increase the risk of pedestrian injury in an impact. The remedy is to check the bonnet lot number and replace the bonnet if it is in the affected range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia PV5 Composite Bonnet Recall
    Defect
    Due to changes in production some areas have uneven material and strength to improve the bonnets outer appearance. As a result if the vehicle impacts a pedestrian the risk of injury may be higher.
    Remedy
    Check the LOT number of the bonnet replace if in the affected range.

  2. Seat belt retaining bolts may not be properly fastened

    Reported August 3, 2026Model years 2025–2026DVSA recall R/2026/25253 vehicles affected

    Some front and second row seat belt retaining bolts may not be properly fastened, compromising restraint and increasing the chance of passenger injury in a collision. The remedy is to check the bolts and apply the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia PV5 Seat Belt Retaining Bolts
    Defect
    Front & 2nd row (left & right side) seat belt retaining bolts are not correctly fastened on some vehicles. If affected the seat belt restraint is compromised and there is a chance of an increase in passenger injury during a collision.
    Remedy
    Check all seat belt retaining bolts & apply the correct torque setting.

  3. Front shock absorber bracket weld may fail

    Reported June 16, 2026Model years 2025–2026DVSA recall R/2026/219465 vehicles affected

    The right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket weld may fail, detaching the shock absorber from the lower arm and lowering the front right ride height. Check the lot number and replace the shock absorber if it is within the affected range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PV5 Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Welding - Safety Recall
    Defect
    Potential that the right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket welding may fail and the shock absorber becomes detached from the lower arm. This would cause the vehicle ride height to drop at the front right side.
    Remedy
    Check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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