NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V494000 · manufacturer campaign SC347

Structure › Exterior Trim — Kia · reported 28 Jul 2025 · 201,149 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V494000
Manufacturer campaign
SC347
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Report received
28 Jul 2025
Owners notified
19 Nov 2025
Potentially affected
201,149

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2023 Kia Telluride 2024 Kia Telluride 2025 Kia Telluride

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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