SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Kia Corporation is recalling more than 200,000 Telluride vehicles from model years 2023 to 2025 due to a potential issue with the door belt molding trim. 100,063 K5 vehicles for a similar issue with loose rear window trims.
The door belt trim can delaminate and detach, which may create road hazards for other vehicles, increasing the risk of accidents. The Kia Telluride recall was announced on July 28, 2025, under NHTSA Campaign Number 25V494000.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. The notification letters are expected to be mailed by September 26, 2025.
Kia has acknowledged that these parts may detach and “become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the recall notice.
This Kia Telluride recall is part of a broader action by Kia, which includes another recall affecting 100,063 K5 vehicles for a similar issue with loose rear window trims.
To address the problem, Kia is offering a free inspection and replacement of the affected trim parts at their dealerships. Owners of the impacted vehicles are advised to return their cars to a Kia dealership for the necessary repairs.
Kia says that the replacements will be carried out at no cost to the vehicle owners.
For more information about the Kia Telluride or K5 recalls, consumers can contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Additionally, owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by September 26, 2025, providing further instructions on how to proceed with the recall process.
Kia says it has not received any reports of injuries related to both recalls so far.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your vehicle has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA Recall Site or CheckTopProtect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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