Kia PV5 Recall R/2026/219: Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Welding, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 465
- vehicles in the UK
- 261111
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled PV5 vehicles built between 12 November 2025 and 31 March 2026. Potential that the right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket welding may fail and the shock absorber becomes detached from the lower arm. The dealer will check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PV5 Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Welding - Safety Recall 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle ride height to drop at the front right side.
The Fix
The dealer will check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber.
Are You Affected?
PV5 built between 12 November 2025 and 31 March 2026 may be included. Kia estimates 465 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 261111 or the DVSA reference R/2026/219. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| PV5Kia PV5 composite bonnet recall | Book soon | R/2026/253 | |
| PV5Kia PV5 seat belt retaining bolts | Urgent | R/2026/252 | |
| SedonaFront suspension arm may fail | Book soon | R/2014/012 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2026/139 on 24 Apr 2026, for kia cluster malfunction recall. The one launched after it was R/2026/217 on 18 Jun 2026, for kia EV5 rear seat bolts. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/219, launched 16 June 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.