Kia PV5 Recall R/2026/252: Kia PV5 Seat Belt Retaining Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 53
- vehicles in the UK
- 261246
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled PV5 vehicles built between 26 August 2025 and 18 December 2026. Front & 2nd row (left & right side) seat belt retaining bolts are not correctly fastened on some vehicles. The dealer will check all seat belt retaining bolts & apply the correct torque setting. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front & 2nd row (left & right side) seat belt retaining bolts are not correctly fastened on some vehicles. If affected the seat belt restraint is compromised and there is a chance of an increase in passenger injury during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia PV5 Seat Belt Retaining Bolts Defect: Front & 2nd row (left & right side) seat belt retaining bolts are not correctly fastened on some vehicles. If affected the seat belt restraint is compromised and there is a chance of an increase in passenger injury during a collision. Remedy: Check all seat belt retaining bolts & apply the correct torque setting.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: kia PV5 seat belt retaining bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will check all seat belt retaining bolts & apply the correct torque setting.
Are You Affected?
PV5 built between 26 August 2025 and 18 December 2026 may be included. Kia estimates 53 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 261246 or the DVSA reference R/2026/252. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PV5Kia PV5 composite bonnet recall | Book soon | R/2026/253 | |
| PV5Front shock absorber lower bracket welding | Book soon | R/2026/219 | |
| K4Kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle | Urgent | R/2026/207 | |
| SorentoA fault has been identified in the manufacture of the front l/h seat belt pre-tensioner | Urgent | R/2022/147 | |
| Soul, SportageDrivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision | Urgent | R/2014/036 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2026/251 on 24 Jul 2026, for kia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2026/253 on 3 Aug 2026, for kia PV5 composite bonnet recall. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/252, launched 3 August 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.