2024 Kia Telluride · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 25V494000 includes certain 2023 to 2025 Kia Telluride vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A body or structural part may feel loose, make noise or detach, although warning signs are not guaranteed
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2023 to 2025 Kia Telluride
- NHTSA campaign 25V494000
- The manufacturer filing lists 201,149 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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