KIA is recalling certain 2027 Kia EV5 SUVs in Canada; affected vehicles are 2027 EV5 models. The recall is because bolts that secure the second‑row seats may be missing, which could allow the seats to move or detach in a crash and increase the risk of injury. None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers; Kia will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, install any missing second‑row seat mounting bolts before delivery.
What's being recalled
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
How to identify it
2027 Kia EV5
The hazard
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second-row seats may be missing. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat that moves or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. Kia will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, install any missing second-row seat mounting bolts before each vehicle is delivered.
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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