Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V463000 Reported October 5, 2005

Power seat wiring

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 74,276 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V463000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC054
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
74,276
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 5, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.

Safety Consequence

This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. the recall began on november 28, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V463000 or campaign SC054.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V463000

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

What is recall 05V463000?

NHTSA recall 05V463000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on October 5, 2005. It addresses: Power seat wiring. The recall affects approximately 74,276 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 05V463000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC054. 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.