# NHTSA recall 25V494000

> **Kia America, Inc.** · 2025 KIA TELLURIDE · component: **STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM**

## Summary

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

## Consequence

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

## 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V494000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** TELLURIDE
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
- **Report received:** 2025-07-28

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V494000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V494000 (Kia America, Inc., 2025 KIA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V494000. Licensed CC0.

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