Germany
Kia passenger car model EV5 (type e4*2018/858*00284*00 (OV1), barcode 260114), batch 02.07.2025 - 18.03.2026, is being recalled in Germany. The rear seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame due to missing screws, which in a collision could impair restraint and increase the risk of injury. The product is being recalled from consumers (voluntary, other).
What's being recalled
Passenger car.
Country of origin: Republic of Korea.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02626/26
Product name on the item: EV5
Type or model: e4*2018/858*00284*00 (OV1)
Barcode: 260114
Batch: 02.07.2025 - 18.03.2026
The hazard
The rear seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame due to missing screws. In the event of a collision, this could impair the restraint and protection of passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What to do
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, other).
The official notice
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