KNOWN FAULT · Kia

Front strut weld and bonnet material on the Kia PV5

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

Engine / equipment: Kia PV5 electric van
Period mentioned: 2025–2026
Symptoms: Knocks or noises from the front right wheel and steering that pulls; in the worst case, the strut separates from the arm.
Possible cause described: A faulty weld on the front right strut bracket can let the strut separate from the lower arm and affect control (KBA 16703R, Kia campaign 261111, 3,670 vans built from 12/11/2025 to 31/3/2026). Another campaign checks the bonnet of vans built from 8/9/2025 to 2/2/2026 because its uneven material may injure a pedestrian more in a collision (KBA 16771R).
Check for the garage: Check the 261111 and bonnet campaigns by VIN at a Kia dealer.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check the 261111 and bonnet campaigns by VIN at a Kia dealer.

What are the symptoms?

Knocks or noises from the front right wheel and steering that pulls; in the worst case, the strut separates from the arm.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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