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CTV News
17 minutes ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Loose trim pieces trigger safety recalls for more than 9,000 Kia vehicles
FILE - The company logo shines off the hood of a 2021 K5 sedan on display in the Kia exhibit at the Denver auto show Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Elitch's Gardens in downtown Denver. Kia is recalling nearly 10,000 vehicles in Canada due to a risk that exterior trim pieces could detach while driving, potentially creating road hazards and increasing the risk of crashes. Two separate recalls affect certain Kia Telluride SUVs and Kia K5 sedans. The larger recall affects 8,497 Telluride vehicles from model years 2023, 2024 and 2025. Kia says the trim pieces located below the windows on each door may not be properly attached. Over time, the face plates could loosen and detach from the vehicle. A second recall involves 1,032 Kia K5 cars from 2023 and 2024 model years. In this case, the exterior trims on the C-pillars, the section between the rear window and the back windshield, may come loose and separate from the car. In both recalls, detached parts could fall onto the roadway and pose a safety risk to other drivers. Kia will notify affected owners by mail. Dealerships will replace the faulty trim pieces free of charge. Drivers can contact Kia Canada at 1-877-542-2886 or check its website to see if their vehicle is affected.
CTV News
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Kia issues safety recalls for Telluride and K5 models over trim defect
FILE - The company logo shines off the hood of a 2021 K5 sedan on display in the Kia exhibit at the Denver auto show Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Elitch's Gardens in downtown Denver. Kia is recalling nearly 10,000 vehicles in Canada due to a risk that exterior trim pieces could detach while driving, potentially creating road hazards and increasing the risk of crashes. Two separate recalls affect certain Kia Telluride SUVs and Kia K5 sedans. The larger recall affects 8,497 Telluride vehicles from model years 2023, 2024 and 2025. Kia says the trim pieces located below the windows on each door may not be properly attached. Over time, the face plates could loosen and detach from the vehicle. A second recall involves 1,032 Kia K5 cars from 2023 and 2024 model years. In this case, the exterior trims on the C-pillars, the section between the rear window and the back windshield, may come loose and separate from the car. In both recalls, detached parts could fall onto the roadway and pose a safety risk to other drivers. Kia will notify affected owners by mail. Dealerships will replace the faulty trim pieces free of charge. Drivers can contact Kia Canada at 1-877-542-2886 or check its website to see if their vehicle is affected.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Over 300,000 Kia vehicles included in recent recalls. See impacted cars.
More than 300,000 Kia vehicles have been included in two separate recall notices posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Certain model years of the Telluride (201,149 vehicles) and K5 (100,063) cars were included in the recalls, which were reported to the NHTSA in late July and posted on Aug. 1. According to the NHTSA notices, the Telluride recall is because of an issue with the door belt molding trim, which can delaminate and detach from the car while it is being driven. In a similar vein, the K5's recall is from a fault in the car's left and right rear window trim pieces that could become loose and fall off. Owners of impacted vehicles are expected to be mailed by Sept. 26, according to the recalls. Dealers will also inspect and replace the faulty pieces if needed, free of charge. Here's what to know about the Kia recalls. Which vehicles are affected by the recalls? The recalls cover the following Kia vehicles: How to search for car recalls USA TODAY's searchable recall database includes information on car, food, drug and other product recalls. The NHTSA's database also allows owners to search for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number, or VIN. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
The Hill
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hill
Kia issues recall on more than 300K vehicles over loose parts
Kia has issued two recalls within a week for more than 300,000 of its vehicles due to loose parts. According to two separate notices from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects 201,149 2023 to 2025 Telluride models over faulty door belt moldings and 100,063 2023 to 2025 K5 models over window trim detachment issues. The Telluride models may experience loosening and eventual detachment of their door belt molding trims, which is the long, narrow strip located along the top edge of the vehicle's door where the glass window meets the metal frame of the door. K5 models may also face the same issue with their C-pillar garnish face plates, which are the decorative panels located near the left and right rear windows. In an additional notice, Kia said the piece may loosen and fall off due to a supplier quality issue. The loose parts could be a hazard for other drivers and cause crashes, the NHTSA said in the notices. The NHTSA said Kia owners can bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for a free inspection and replacement of the affected parts. Notification letters will be sent to vehicle owners on Sept. 26.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Urgent recall warnings as 300,000 vehicles sent back to dealership for parts that could fly off
Kia's sales are flying — apparently, some of its parts are, too. The fast-rising South Korean automaker is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles after owners reported exterior trim pieces were ripping off mid-drive. The popular Telluride and K5 models are both impacted by the safety bulletin. Certain 2023 through 2025 Telluride SUVs — the company's flagship model — has a door piece that can detach while the car is in motion, potentially becoming dangerous debris. Approximately 201,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall. A separate warning covers 100,000 K5 sedans from model years 2023 to 2025. On the K5, a piece of trim near the rear windshield risks flying off. Kia blamed 'supplier quality issues' in both cases and said no injuries or accidents have been reported. In both circumstances, drivers will have to bring their vehicles into dealerships for a fix. The automaker said replacement parts are not yet available. Drivers and dealerships will receive further notice in mid-September. Kia declined to provide with an estimated arrival time for the necessary components. The parts hiccups come as Kia is having a banner year in the US. The K5, which starts under $30,000, is one of the most affordable cars on the market. Its sales are up a staggering 42 percent year-over-year, with over 40,000 units delivered so far in 2025. Kia's K5 sales are a rare surge for sedans — the vehicle segment has seen shrinking demand for years, forcing major automakers to discontinued their small-sized options. But, unlike the rest of the market, even smaller sedans are showing signs of life on Kia's delership lots. Sean Yoon, Kia America's top boss, said the company posted 'record-breaking first-half sales' despite industry headwinds Model Bella Hadid was part of a 2020 ad campaign for the Kia Telluride SUV - the car was considered one of the hottest new vehicle entrants The company's new K4, a small-scale replacement for the Forte and the third-cheapest car in the US, has sold more than 61,000 units since it launched earlier this year. Both sales successes have come as US automakers face a wave of uncertainty, including increasing car parts prices, rising insurance premiums, 25 percent automotive tariffs, supply chain issues, and competition from China. 'In the face of uncertain market conditions, Kia delivered a record-breaking first-half sales performance,' Sean Yoon, the president and CEO of Kia North America, said after reporting the numbers. 'We expect this positive sales trajectory to continue.' But not every model is keeping pace. Sales of the Telluride — once Kia's breakout SUV hit — are starting to soften. The automaker moved just under 72,000 units of the SUV through the first half of the year, a 12 percent drop from the same period in 2024. While the Telluride still boasts a loyal following, the model hasn't seen major design changes since its 2019 US debut. Rumors have been flying around the SUV, with spectators alleging they've spotted a redesigned Telluride for the 2026 model year.
