Structure: exterior trimRecall 25V-494 · 2023–2025 Kia Telluride
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-494 covers 201,149 2023–2025 Kia Telluride for a structure: exterior trim problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V494000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,926 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2022 to September 18, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.