Kia Recalls 381 EV5 Electric SUVs in China Over Instrument Display Fault

On April 7, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation recall center announced that Jiangsu Yueda Kia Automobile Co., Ltd. has filed a recall plan in accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Defective Automobile Product Recalls and their implementation measures.

The recall, numbered S2026M0034V, covers a total of 381 Kia EV5 battery electric vehicles produced between August 15, 2025 and October 24, 2025.

For vehicles within the recall scope, abnormal signals in the power management integrated circuit of the instrument controller may lead to lagging displays.

When turn signals are activated, the rear-side interface of the instrument panel display may show a green screen or similar faults, posing potential safety risks.

Jiangsu Yueda Kia will provide over-the-air (OTA) software upgrades free of charge for affected vehicles.

For vehicles that cannot be upgraded via OTA, authorized dealers will contact users to carry out recall measures and eliminate the safety hazard.

As a key model in Kia’s electrification strategy in China, the EV5 is its second pure electric product following the EV6.

The standard-range version was launched in November 2023 with a price range of RMB 149,800–174,800 ($21,720–$25,340), while the long-range version was introduced in March of the following year.

As a Korean automotive brand, Kia has been present in the Chinese market for more than two decades.

Its cumulative vehicle sales exceeding 6.6 million units and total revenue surpassing RMB 652.0 billion ($94.5 billion).

Data shows that Yueda Kia recorded total sales of 254,000 units in 2025, up 2.3% year-on-year, marking two consecutive years of growth and maintaining a relatively strong growth rate among joint-venture brands.

In the first two months of 2026, sales reached 32,116 units, up 6.5% year-on-year despite broader market pressure.

Meanwhile, its export business continues to expand, with cumulative exports reaching 557,000 units as of February, generating total export revenue of $6.06 billion.

With an export product lineup including EV5, Sportage, Seltos, K5, Sonet, and Pegas, Yueda Kia has expanded its footprint to 89 countries and regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.