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🧸 Product BE FR HR IE SE SI July 24, 2026

Kia — PV5

Passenger van.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Kia — PV5
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
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.
Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 48 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 25, 2026 August 7, 2026

What is this? This is a warning about some Kia passenger vans. The front bonnet may not be strong enough in some spots.

What's happening? If the van hits a pedestrian, the bonnet might not protect them well. This could make injuries worse.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Belgium, France, Croatia, Sweden, and Slovenia who own or use these vans.

What should I do? Take the van to a Kia dealer for a free check. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Kia
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
July 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099642

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Kia — PV5. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 24, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, France, Croatia, Ireland, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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