Vehicle recallDVSA
Kia EV5 recalled over a loss of power risk
On some vehicles the second-row lower seat bolts may not have been installed. On effected cars a missing bolt may increase the risk of injury if the vehicle was subjected to a collision from behind.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
EV5
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 19/08/2025 – 14/03/2026
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 260114
What to do now
Affected Kia EV5 may lose power while driving.
- Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
- Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
- Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.
Why it matters. A sudden loss of power on a busy road or junction increases the risk of a collision.
Repairs and costs
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/217). Quoted as issued.
Summary
On some vehicles the second-row lower seat bolts may not have been installed. On effected cars a missing bolt may increase the risk of injury if the vehicle was subjected to a collision from behind.
Defect
On some vehicles the second-row lower seat bolts may not have been installed. On effected cars a missing bolt may increase the risk of injury if the vehicle was subjected to a collision from behind.
Remedy
Check the security of all the rear seat retaining bolts & install a new bolt if found missing
Models
EV5
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Kia EV5 being recalled?
Affected Kia EV5 may lose power while driving. A sudden loss of power on a busy road or junction increases the risk of a collision.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
Will the repair cost anything?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.