Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- July 28, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Kia
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Kia
- Product type
- Door belt molding trim
- Model numbers
- Telluride
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
July 28, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
July 28, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 26, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
About This Product
This recall concerns exterior door belt molding trim on the Kia Telluride SUV. The trim is a cosmetic and protective component along the vehicle door.
Why This Is Dangerous
If the belt molding trim delaminates and detaches, it can pose a road hazard to other vehicles and increase crash risk.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Owners face potential crashes if trim detaches while driving. Repairs are free once arranged with a dealer.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check for loose, peeling, or detaching exterior trim along the door belt molding.
- Locate VIN on the dash near the windshield or on the driver's door jamb to verify eligibility.
- Compare VIN with Kia recall SC347 on the NHTSA page.
Where to find product info
Visit NHTSA recall page for 25V494000 and Kia's recall notice.
What timeline to expect
Final remedy timeline not yet published. Repairs are performed at no charge once arranged with a dealer.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with NHTSA and consumer protection agencies.
- Document all communications with Kia and the dealer.
How to prevent similar issues
- Keep VIN handy and verify recall status before purchasing a used Telluride.
- Rely on official Kia and NHTSA notices for updates.
Documentation advice
Keep recall notices, dealer service orders, and photos of trim condition for records.
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Product Details
Model years: 2023-2025. Make: Kia. Model: Telluride. Component: Exterior belt molding trim. Sold through Kia dealerships nationwide. Price: Unknown.
Key Facts
- 2023-2025 Kia Telluride SUVs affected
- Hazard: exterior belt molding trim can delaminate and detach
- Remedy: dealers will inspect and replace trim assemblies free of charge
- Interim notices mailed 2025-09-26
- Recall number SC347
- Status: ACTIVE as of 2027-04-07
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