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Kia K5 warranty claim denied?

143 manufacturer communications on file 10 warranty extensions / campaigns 2021–2025 model years covered

If your Kia K5 warranty claim was just denied, that decision isn't necessarily the end of the road. Kia has filed 143 manufacturer communications with NHTSA for the 2021–2025 K5, including 10 warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues the manufacturer has already acknowledged in writing. For example, Warranty Extension Campaign WTY037 addresses a documented HVAC blower motor fuse issue, and Voluntary Service Campaign SC307 covers another recognized concern—both communicated directly to dealers and owners.

This pattern of manufacturer-issued bulletins shows that some component problems on the K5 are recognized broadly, not treated as one-off incidents. A dealer denial doesn't always mean an underlying defect isn't covered; sometimes it means the claim wasn't supported with the right documentation, or the service team wasn't aware of an applicable extension or campaign.

ClaimRight helps owners review whether their specific denial lines up with a documented defect, an extended warranty period, or a service campaign that may still apply. A free assessment looks at your paperwork, the stated denial reason, and the manufacturer's own published service history for your vehicle, so you can see what options—if any—may be available. There's no cost to find out where you stand.

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What Kia has documented for the K5

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2024-09-17 · WTY037_TSB_R1 Warranty extension
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSISON CAMPAIGN: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR FUSE RELOCATION (WTY037) - This bulletin has been revised t...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-17 · SC307_OWNR Warranty extension
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC307) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to relocate and instal...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-17 · WTY037_OWNR Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY037) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-17 · WTY037_REIMB Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY037) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submi...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · SC307_DPSM Warranty extension
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC307) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Ca...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · WTY037_DP Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY037) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warr...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · WTY037_DPSM Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY037) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is exten...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · WTY037_QA Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY037) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Ext...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · WTY037_TSB Warranty extension
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR FUSE RELOCATION (WTY037) - This bulletin provides informatio...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-14 · SC307_DP Warranty extension
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC307) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certai...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-26 · TSB_BOD333
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL FILLER DOOR HOUSING/ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the fuel filler door housing and actuator assem...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-15 · TSB_ELE303_R3
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bu...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-14 · TSB_TRA111_R2
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION EOP SENSORLESS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sectio...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-13 · TSB_ELE352_R1
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) (SA582) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/rev...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-10-25 · SC288_TSB_R4
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) - This bulletin has been revised...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-10-18 · TSB_ELE341_R3
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC – DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-10-12 · SC288_TSB_R3
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional infor...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-10-09 · PS773
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: K4 KIA CONNECT ACTIVATION STATUS - This pitstop provides information regarding the activation status of Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) and c...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-09-18 · TSB_ELE341_R2
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC - DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-09-05 · TSB_TRA113
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSMISSIONS WITH ISG/EOP - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement or servicing of transmission assemblies on al...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-26 · TSB_BOD322_R2
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-26 · TSB_ELE353
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LDC GROUND WIRE INSTALLATION (SA583) - This bulletin provides the procedure to install a new, shorter and thicker gauge ground wire on t...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-22 · TSB_TRA111_R1
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION EOP SENSORLESS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sectio...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-16 · SC307_TSB
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR FUSE RELOCATION (SC307) - This bulletin provides the procedur...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-08-15 · SC307_QA
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC307) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Serv...
Official NHTSA document →

Common questions

Can I appeal a denied Kia K5 warranty claim?
Many manufacturers, including Kia, allow owners to request a second review of a denied claim, particularly when new documentation or repair records are provided. This can include service history, diagnostic notes, or reference to a published extension or campaign. A free assessment can help identify which documents may strengthen a request for reconsideration in your specific case.
What is Kia Warranty Extension Campaign WTY037?
WTY037 is a warranty extension campaign Kia filed with NHTSA addressing a known HVAC blower motor fuse issue on certain K5 models, involving a fuse relocation repair. Kia issued owner notifications, dealer memos, and a reimbursement form tied to this campaign. If your denied repair relates to HVAC or blower motor symptoms, it may be worth checking whether this campaign applies to your vehicle.
Does a dealer denial mean my Kia isn't covered by any extension or campaign?
Not necessarily. Warranty extensions and service campaigns are issued by the manufacturer and can apply independently of how a specific dealer initially handled a claim. Denials sometimes occur because the applicable campaign wasn't referenced during the visit. Reviewing your vehicle's documented service history and manufacturer communications can help clarify whether coverage may still exist.
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