Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V232000 Reported May 19, 2005

Rear wheel bearing damage

Q: What is recall 05V232000?

NHTSA recall 05V232000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on May 19, 2005. It addresses: Rear wheel bearing damage. The recall affects approximately 37,358 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 37,358 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V232000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC-049

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

37,358

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 19, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.

Safety Consequence

Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. the recall began on june 13, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V232000 or campaign SC-049.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V232000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V232000?

NHTSA recall 05V232000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on May 19, 2005. It addresses: Rear wheel bearing damage. The recall affects approximately 37,358 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V232000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC-049. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.