Kia PV5 Recall R/2026/253: Kia PV5 Composite Bonnet Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 946
- vehicles in the UK
- 261105 261106 261107
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled PV5 vehicles built between 8 September 2025 and 2 February 2026. Due to changes in production some areas have uneven material and strength to improve the bonnets outer appearance. The dealer will check the LOT number of the bonnet replace if in the affected range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to changes in production some areas have uneven material and strength to improve the bonnets outer appearance. As a result if the vehicle impacts a pedestrian the risk of injury may be higher.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia PV5 Composite Bonnet Recall Defect: Due to changes in production some areas have uneven material and strength to improve the bonnets outer appearance. As a result if the vehicle impacts a pedestrian the risk of injury may be higher. Remedy: Check the LOT number of the bonnet replace if in the affected range.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: kia PV5 composite bonnet recall.
The Fix
The dealer will check the LOT number of the bonnet replace if in the affected range.
Are You Affected?
PV5 built between 8 September 2025 and 2 February 2026 may be included. Kia estimates 946 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 261105 261106 261107 or the DVSA reference R/2026/253. 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 seat belt retaining bolts | Urgent | R/2026/252 | |
| PV5Front shock absorber lower bracket welding | Book soon | R/2026/219 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak | Urgent | R/2026/251 | |
| K4Kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle | Urgent | R/2026/207 | |
| Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF, Picanto SA and 5 moreKia HECU fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2024/465 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2026/252 on 3 Aug 2026, for kia PV5 seat belt retaining bolts. The one launched after it was R/2026/309 on 25 Aug 2026, for kia EV6 HV battery cell misalignment. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/253, 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.