Is the 2025 KIA Telluride safe to drive?

The 2025 KIA Telluride has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM recall for the 2025 KIA Telluride? (Campaign #25V494000)

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle. A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

What Happened

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Risk if Unfixed

A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free 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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V494000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 25V494000

What This Recall Means

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?