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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V494📅 Jul 29, 2025

2023–2025 Kia Telluride recall: body & structure

⚠️ 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V494000
Manufacturer recall #
SC347
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
201,149
Component
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 19, 2025
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V494 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V494?

2023–2025 Kia Telluride. 201,149 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.