Pv5

Kia is recalling the PV5 passenger van due to uneven material strength in the bonnet that may not properly absorb impact energy in a pedestrian collision, potentially causing more severe injuries. The vehicle does not meet EU regulations for vehicle safety approval. This recall affects PV5 vans distributed in Belgium.

Recalling firm

Kia

Product

Passenger van. PV5

Reason

The passenger van has uneven material strength in certain areas of the bonnet. In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, this could reduce the bonnet’s ability to absorb impact energy and increase the severity of injuries to the pedestrian. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-07-24

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

BE

Distribution

Belgium

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0afc6676-8974-41a3-9651-e38e39c183ce