2024 Kia Telluride body problems

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Body · VA

Vehicle: 2024 Kia Telluride Current Mileage: Approximately 72,000 miles Dealership: Colonial Kia, Chester, Virginia Recall: Kia SC347 / SC347A — Exterior Door Belt Molding the federal safety agency Recall Number: 25V494000 Description of Safety Problem I purchased my used 2024 Kia Telluride from Colonial Kia in Chester, Virginia, in June 2025. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced repeated failures of the exterior door window molding. On two separate occasions, pieces of molding completely detached from my vehicle while I was driving at highway speeds. The first incident occurred before Kia performed the door molding safety recall. The second incident occurred after recall work had already been completed. My dealership, Colonial Kia, has performed repairs related to this problem. My repair invoice dated January 6, 2026, specifically documents that the driver's front door molding failed shortly after Recall SC347A had been performed. A second repair invoice dated April 16, 2026, documents replacement of the passenger-side rear door molding. Now, in October 2026, the front passenger door molding is beginning to loosen, creating concern that another piece may detach while the vehicle is being driven. I am concerned that the recall remedy has not adequately corrected this safety defect on my vehicle. Detaching molding at highway speeds creates a potential hazard for other motorists and could cause an accident. The dealership previously performed the repairs without charging me but advised that I could be responsible for future repairs after the manufacturer's warranty expires. I believe this is an ongoing safety defect rather than a normal wear-and-tear issue. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review these repeated failures, particularly the molding detachment that occurred after recall repairs, and investigate whether the recall remedy adequately addresses the defect. I have documentation of previous repairs and can provide copies of my dealership invoices. My primary con

Filed Aug 23, 2026 · Body · TX

I hear rattling/loud squeaking coming from liftgate rear door internally when driving. It has been noticed since purchasing the vehicle new.

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Body, Seats · MS

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 26V430000 (Seats) and 25V494000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available, even though the recall narrative stated that parts were available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the recall repairs would not be performed. No reasons were given for why the recall repairs would not be performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Body, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

Driving and brakes malfunctioned and would not stop causing an accident into a tree

Filed May 11, 2026 · Body · NJ

Multiple door belt molding trims from two doors on my 2024 Kia Telluride detached from the vehicle, which is the subject of safety recall SC347 (the federal safety agency 25V494). The detached trim piece falls onto the roadway while driving, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. The defect was confirmed by a Kia dealership, which documented the issue and acknowledged it falls under the active safety recall. I first brought the vehicle to the dealer on February 10, 2026 to have the recall repair performed. The dealer informed me the replacement parts are on backorder and didn’t provide or recommend a temporary rental. As of today, May 11, 2026 — over three months later — the repair has not been completed and no estimated completion date has been given. I have called back to ask the parts department at my service center for an ETA but they are only able to tell me that the replacement parts are still on back order. The failed component is the exterior door belt molding face plate, which is available for inspection at the dealership. Prior to full detachment, symptoms included the trim appearing visually loose and producing rattling and wind noise. My safety concern is that I am being forced to drive an unrepaired vehicle with a known safety defect because Kia has failed to supply adequate parts to complete this federally mandated recall repair in a timely manner.

Filed Apr 13, 2026 · Body · MT

I was notified of a recall on my vehicle related to door trim. I contacted my authorized Kia dealership to have the recall repaired and was told the required parts are unavailable, with no estimated timeline for resolution. I have been on a waitlist for over one year with no update. The unrepaired defect causes excessive noise that makes the vehicle unsafe and unsuitable for highway travel. I have submitted a formal demand letter to Kia America requesting either expedited repair, a vehicle buyback, or compensation for damages — and have received no response after 17 days.

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Body · GA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V494000 (STRUCTURE); and then received notification that the remedy was available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jan 30, 2026 · Body · FL

See attached document for complaint. My trim is falling off my kia. I called Kia pursuant to the enclosed recall and I was told there is no remedy yet. Are you kidding. Glue! This is not rocket science. I went to my Kia dealer and they merely stuck the trim back on and it flaps in the wind. Very dangerous! Must someone be killed by the debris? Also the value of the vehicle for resale plummets. It looks terrible with rubber exposed and rubber is falling off. Do something or sue Kia as a class action for refund on all vehicles affected.

Filed Jan 22, 2026 · Body, Visibility · MO

We were driving on interstate at 70 mph. It was sunny and 45 degrees outside. Suddenly with no warning, our front sunroof glass exploded. The bang was so loud that my ear was ringing hours after. Fortunately no car was following closely so no other vehicle was hit with flying debris. Also, our interior visor was closed so we were not struck by any of the flying glass. We pulled off and removed any loose glass that could fly off and proceeded to the dealership. They were submitting warranty information, etc. and provided a rental while we await the repairs. They did mention they had seen this before in a case where the visor was not closed and glass poured into the cabin and implied that it was a worse case than ours.

Filed Dec 30, 2025 · Body · 5,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side rear door belt molded trim detached from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that it was a known failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated wthat hile driving approximately 45 MPH, two years later, the trim detached from the driver's side front door. The contact had previously heard the trim becoming loose while going through a car wash. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V494000 (Structure), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the recall remedy was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.