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Kia EV5 Recall R/2026/217: Kia EV5 Rear Seat Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2026/217, campaign code 260114. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
18 Jun 2026
Launched
4,818
vehicles in the UK
260114
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Kia recalled EV5 vehicles built between 19 August 2025 and 14 March 2026. The second-row lower seat bolts may not have been installed. The dealer will check the security of all the rear seat retaining bolts & install a new bolt if found missing. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

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.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Kia EV5 Rear Seat Bolts 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

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury if the vehicle was subjected to a collision from behind.

The Fix

The dealer will check the security of all the rear seat retaining bolts & install a new bolt if found missing.

Are You Affected?

EV5 built between 19 August 2025 and 14 March 2026 may be included. Kia estimates 4,818 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
  2. Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 260114 or the DVSA reference R/2026/217. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2026/219 on 16 Jun 2026, for front shock absorber lower bracket welding. The one launched after it was R/2026/207 on 13 Jul 2026, for kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2026.

Source: DVSA recall R/2026/217, launched 18 June 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.