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Kia Telluride door trim molding can peel off vehicle
medium How serious is it? About this label
A trim piece that detaches can become a hazard in the road for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V494000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:exterior Trim |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain Telluride SUVs. The belt molding trim on the doors can separate into layers and come off the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the belt molding trim and replace it where necessary, at no charge. Kia mailed owner notification letters on November 19, 2025. Owners who have questions can contact Kia customer service and refer to the company's number for this recall, SC347.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V494000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia structure recalls involving sliding doors, loose trim and headliners · all 6 Kia recalls in this area
Other Kia Telluride recalls
- Jul 2, 2026Kia Telluride Power Seat Motor Fire Riskcritical
- Jun 2, 2026Kia Telluride Driver Seat Belt May Not Extendhigh
- Mar 6, 2026Kia Telluride Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latchhigh
- Feb 23, 2026Kia Telluride Seat Frame May Not Restrain Occupanthigh
- Oct 31, 2025Kia Telluride Spare Tire May Impair Brakingmedium
- Jun 5, 2024Kia Telluride Seat Knob Overheating Fire Riskcritical
Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.