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Kia Telluride Recall 25V494: Door Trim Can Peel Off and Become a Road Hazard

NHTSA campaign 25V494, reported July 28, 2025, 201,149 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The door belt molding trim on certain Kia Telluride SUVs can delaminate, meaning its layers separate, and the trim may detach from the vehicle.

A detached trim piece can land on the road and become a hazard to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and schedule the repair promptly.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the door belt molding trim and replace the trim assemblies as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. You can also contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V494Kia America, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
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.

Affected vehicles

Kia Telluride202320242025