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Kia PV5 recalled over a safety defect

Vehicle 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.

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.

  • PV5

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 12/11/2025 – 31/03/2026
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 261111

What to do now

The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Kia PV5.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/219). Quoted as issued.

Summary

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.

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.

Models

PV5

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Kia PV5 being recalled?

The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Kia PV5. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

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?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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